sternutate

/sɜrˈnjuːteɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to produce or cause sneezing; to be affected with sneezing fits

“The pollen count was so high that it started to sternutate the people in the nearby neighborhood.”

2. noun

the act of sneezing; a sneezing fit

“After eating the spicy food, the sternutate lasted for several minutes.”

Synonyms

  • hatch
  • sneeze
  • snort

Antonyms

  • hold back
  • restrain