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barf Synonyms
Another word for barf
Choosing another word for barf depends on context, so the 18 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to vomit.
Usage Example
"The rough waves during the boat tour made several passengers feel dizzy and puke over the railing."
Strongest
puke
vomit
throw up
upchuck
spew
Strong
hurl
retch
heave
regurgitate
gag
• noun (Context 2)
Matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth; vomit.
Usage Example
"The custodian had to clean up the puke in the school hallway after the student fell ill."
Strongest
puke
vomit
throw-up
upchuck
Strong
spew
sick
• interjection (Context 3)
Used to express strong disgust, revulsion, or distaste toward something.
Usage Example
"Did you see the mushy note he wrote in her yearbook? yuck!"
Strongest
yuck
ew
gag
Strong
gross
ick
blech
ugh
Opposites of barf
The opposite of barf shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
keep down
yum
swallow
yummy
ingest
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Barf. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/barf