GAG REFLEX Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the phrase gag reflex. (close relations)
Definition of GAG REFLEX
Best Alternative Words for GAG REFLEX
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| heave | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) • (geology) a horizontal dislocation • the act of lifting something with great effort • an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting • the act of raising something • throwing something heavy (with great effort) verb • utter a sound, as with obvious effort • throw with great effort • rise and move, as in waves or billows • lift or elevate • move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
| nausea | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state that precedes vomiting • disgust so strong it makes you feel sick | ||||||||
| puke | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible • the matter ejected in vomiting verb • eject 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 | ||||||||
| retch | verbv | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| vomiting | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth | ||||||||
| pharyngeal reflex | nounn | |||||||
noun • normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth | ||||||||
