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heaves Synonyms

Another word for heaves

Choosing another word for heaves depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Spasmodic bouts of retching, gagging, or vomiting (usually preceded by 'the', especially in the phrase 'the dry heaves').

Usage Example

"After hours on the choppy sea, several passengers below deck were overcome with the dry retching."

Strongest
retching
Strong
gagging
vomiting

• noun (Context 2)

A chronic, non-infectious respiratory disease of horses, similar to human asthma and pulmonary emphysema, characterized by labored breathing, wheezing, coughing, and the forced abdominal expulsion of air.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian recommended soaking the hay in water to reduce dust for the older mare suffering from broken wind."

Strongest
broken wind

• Nearby Words

heavenly
heavens
heavenward
heaves
heavily
heaviness
heaving

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heaves. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heaves
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