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heatstroke Synonyms
Another word for heatstroke
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• noun (Context 1)
A severe, life-threatening medical condition caused by prolonged exposure to high temperatures or physical exertion in the heat, characterized by a failure of the body's temperature-regulating mechanism and an abnormally high core body temperature.
Usage Example
"The marathon runners were advised to drink plenty of fluids and stay in the shade to prevent sunstroke during the summer race."
Strongest
sunstroke
Strong
hyperthermia
siriasis
thermic fever
Opposites of heatstroke
The opposite of heatstroke shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
hypothermia
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heatstroke. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heatstroke