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nausea Synonyms

Another word for nausea

Choosing another word for nausea depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A feeling of sickness in the stomach marked by an inclination to vomit.

Usage Example

"The rough ocean waves caused several passengers on the ferry to experience severe queasiness."

Strongest
queasiness
Strong
sickness
biliousness
Weak
seasickness
qualm

• noun (Context 2)

A profound feeling of loathing, disgust, or revulsion.

Usage Example

"Reading the detailed account of the corruption scandal filled the citizens with moral revulsion."

Strongest
revulsion
disgust
Strong
repugnance
repulsion
loathing
abhorrence
aversion
distaste

Opposites of nausea

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

pleasure
delight
relish
attraction
See all opposites of nausea

• Nearby Words

naughtily
naughtiness
naughty
nausea
nauseate
nauseating
nauseatingly

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