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puke Synonyms

Another word for puke

Choosing another word for puke depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Matter ejected from the stomach through the mouth; vomit, or an act of vomiting (informal).

Usage Example

"The janitor had to clean up the vomit in the school hallway after the student fell ill."

Strongest
vomit
barf
spew
Strong
upchuck
emesis

• verb (Context 2)

To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth; to vomit (informal).

Usage Example

"The rough ocean waves made several passengers on the ferry feel dizzy and vomit."

Strongest
vomit
throw up
barf
spew
upchuck
Strong
regurgitate
retch
heave

• noun (Context 3)

A contemptible, obnoxious, or despicable person (slang).

Usage Example

"He acted like an arrogant little jerk throughout the entire negotiation."

Strong
jerk
creep
scumbag
sleazebag

Opposites of puke

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

keep down
swallow
See all opposites of puke

• Nearby Words

pug
pugnacious
puh
puke
puker
pukey
puku

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