EMESIS Synonyms
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 |