Definitions

1. noun

A substance that induces vomiting, or a remedy that induces vomiting to cure or relieve an illness or condition.

“The doctor prescribed a mild emetic to help the patient recover from the food poisoning.”

2. adjective

Inducing vomiting.

“The emetic properties of the plant have been known for centuries.”

3. verb

To induce vomiting, especially to cure or relieve an illness or condition.

“The doctor emetized the patient to remove the poison from their system.”