nauseate

/ˈnɔsɪɪteɪt/; /nɔˈsɛɪt/; /nɔˈsɪteɪt/; /nɔˈzɛɪt/; /nɒˈzɪteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to make (someone) feel sick to their stomach, or to feel a strong feeling of dislike or disgust for something

“The stench of the garbage dump began to nauseate her.”

2. verb

to cause a feeling of nausea or disgust in someone

“The gruesome crime scene nauseated the detectives.”

3. noun

the act of causing nausea or a feeling of disgust

“The nauseate of the roller coaster ride was unbearable.”

Synonyms

  • disgust
  • recoil
  • repel
  • sicken

Antonyms

  • appetize
  • delight
  • enjoy