CEFR B2

nausea

noun

Meaning

A physical sensation of discomfort in the stomach often accompanied by the urge to vomit.

Examples

The medication caused mild nausea as a common side effect for many patients.
She felt a sudden wave of nausea after smelling the strong chemicals in the lab.

Synonyms: sickness, queasiness, biliousness

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nausea (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnɔːziə/

Definition

A physical sensation of discomfort in the stomach often accompanied by the urge to vomit.

Examples

The medication caused mild nausea as a common side effect for many patients.
She felt a sudden wave of nausea after smelling the strong chemicals in the lab.
Motion sickness is a frequent cause of nausea during long car journeys.

Synonyms of nausea

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