vomit
1 antonym for vomit — opposites grouped by meaning.
Verb — To bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
“He felt so seasick that he had to vomit over the side of the boat.”
barf
be sick
bring up
chunder
hurl
lose one's lunch
puke
shoot the cat
sick
spew
spew up
throw up
bait
boke
boot
honk
pavement pizza
purging
ralph
sprog
throwup
throw-up
upchuck
yak
multicolour yawn
liquid laugh
Technicolor yawn
vomitus
Opposites
2. noun
The matter brought up when someone vomits.
“There was vomit on the pavement outside the bar.”
Antonyms
How to use vomit
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
vomit blood
feel like vomiting
"Throw up" and "be sick" are more casual everyday alternatives.
Etymology
From Latin vomitare, "to vomit repeatedly," from vomere, "to be sick."
Full origin of vomit →Frequently asked questions
What does “vomit” mean?
The word “vomit” means to bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth. In plain terms, being sick, or the mess left afterward.
How do you pronounce “vomit”?
“Vomit” is pronounced VO-miht (/ˈvɑmɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “vomit” in a sentence?
Here is “vomit” used in a sentence: “He felt so seasick that he had to vomit over the side of the boat.”
What is another word for “vomit”?
Words with a similar meaning to “vomit” include barf, be sick, bring up, chunder, hurl and lose one's lunch.
What part of speech is “vomit”?
Depending on how it is used, “vomit” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “vomit” come from?
The word “vomit” comes from Latin. From Latin vomitare, "to vomit repeatedly," from vomere, "to be sick.".
Is “vomit” a common word?
“Vomit” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “vomit” have?
“Vomit” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to bring up the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
