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Meaning of Nauseate
to cause someone to feel sick or disgusted
Definitions
- To cause a feeling of sickness or disgust in someone
- * To fill someone with a strong feeling of distaste or revulsion
- * To make someone feel queasy or ill
Etymology of Nauseate
The word "nauseate" originates from the Latin word "nauseare," which means "to feel seasick"
It is also related to the Greek word "naus," meaning "ship," and is connected to the concept of motion sickness
The word has been used in English since the 17th century to describe a feeling of sickness or disgust
Example Uses
- The smell of rotten food nauseated her and made her feel queasy
- * The graphic images of the accident nauseated the viewers and made them turn away
- * The thought of eating spoiled meat nauseates me and makes me feel ill