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dry mouth Synonyms

Another word for dry mouth

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• noun (Context 1)

A condition in which the salivary glands in the mouth do not make enough saliva to keep the mouth wet, often caused by dehydration, anxiety, or medication side effects.

Usage Example

"The doctor noted that xerostomia is a common side effect of several antihistamines and blood pressure medications."

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xerostomia
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cottonmouth
pasties

Opposites of dry mouth

The opposite of dry mouth shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

hypersalivation
sialorrhea
ptyalism
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• Nearby Words

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drydock

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dry mouth. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dry-mouth
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