Definitions

nausea

[naw-zee-uh, -zhuh, -see-uh, -shuh] / ˈnɔ zi ə, -ʒə, -si ə, -ʃə /

NOUN

sickness in stomach; revulsion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

airsickness biliousness car sickness mal de mer motion sickness nauseousness qualms queasiness regurgitation retching seasickness sickness squeamishness vomiting

STRONG

abhorrence aversion disgust distaste loathing repugnance repulsion revulsion

WEAK

detestation odium

Antonyms

STRONGEST

relish

STRONG

fondness liking partiality predilection preference taste

Example Sentences

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Pfizer is hopeful that the experimental drug can lessen the side effects like nausea and diarrhea that occur with GLP-1s.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Patients also frequently dealt with stomatitis – painful swelling and sores inside the mouth – as well as diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026

Chemotherapy can cause fatigue, nausea, hair loss, a weakened immune system and fertility issues.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

It can also cause nausea, dizziness and skin irritation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

To hide my tears, I pretend like I am getting another attack of nausea, from the sea smell.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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