- pronunciation:
- naw
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naw
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naw
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naw
zh
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word History
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a stomach disturbance marked by vomiting or the impulse to vomit; queasiness.
Reading while riding in a car causes nausea for some people.
- synonyms:
- queasiness, sickness
- similar words:
- illness, vomiting
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| definition 2: |
extreme disgust or aversion.
Hearing the details of the massacre filled her with nausea.- synonyms:
- abhorrence, aversion, disgust, loathing, repulsion, revulsion
- similar words:
- contempt, detestation, dislike, hatred, repugnance
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| related words: |
antipathy, malaise |
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Nausea is a Latin word that means "seasickness." The English word "nautical" (having to do with sailors) is related to this word.