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sneeze Synonyms

Another word for sneeze

Choosing another word for sneeze 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)

A sudden, involuntary, and forceful expulsion of air through the nose and mouth, typically caused by irritation of the nasal mucous membranes.

Usage Example

"She stifled a sudden sternutation during the quiet classical concert."

Strong
sternutation

• verb (Context 2)

To make a sudden, involuntary, and forceful expulsion of air through the nose and mouth as a reflex to nasal irritation.

Usage Example

"The clouds of spring pollen made him sternutate repeatedly throughout the afternoon."

Strong
sternutate

• Nearby Words

sneer
sneering
sneeringly
sneeze
sneezeless
sneezer
sneezeweed

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