nauseate

verb
UK: /ˈnɔːzieɪt/
US: /ˈnɔːziːeɪt/

  1. To make someone feel like they are going to vomit.

    1. The smell of the garbage nauseates me.
    2. The graphic scenes in the movie really nauseated some viewers, prompting them to leave the theater.

  2. To cause someone to feel disgust or revulsion.

    1. His arrogance nauseates everyone.
    2. The politician's lies and hypocrisy nauseate me more than anything else.

Synonyms

sicken disgust repulse revolt appall offend
nauseate adjective

  1. Feeling sick to your stomach; feeling as if you are going to vomit.

    1. I feel nauseated after the ride.
    2. She felt nauseated and dizzy after standing in the hot sun for so long.

  2. Affected with disgust; feeling strong aversion or repugnance.

    1. He was nauseated by the corruption.
    2. The constant negativity in the news cycle left her feeling nauseated and hopeless.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nauseate" in English means: To make someone feel like they are going to vomit., To cause someone to feel disgust or revulsion..

The phonetic transcription of "nauseate" is /ˈnɔːzieɪt/ in British English and /ˈnɔːziːeɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "nauseate": sicken, disgust, repulse, revolt, appall, offend.

Example usage of "nauseate": "The smell of the garbage nauseates me.". More examples on the page.