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EMESIS Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word emesis. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word emesis. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EMESIS

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puking
verbv
noun

• the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

regurgitation
verb, nounv, n
noun

• backflow of blood through a defective heart valve

• recall after rote memorization

• the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

vomiting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

gagging
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

• restraint put into a person's mouth to prevent speaking or shouting

verb

• prevent from speaking out

• be too tight; rub or press

• tie a gag around someone's mouth in order to silence them

• make jokes or quips

• struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

• cause to retch or choke

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

retching
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting

verb

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

• make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit

disgorgement
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Best Hypernyms For EMESIS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for emesis, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
ejection expulsion projection reflex
Phrases (8)
forcing outinborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflex

Alternatives for PUKING

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