GAGGING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

gagging

verb

Definition of gagging next

present participle of gag

as in vomiting

to discharge the contents of the stomach through the mouth the terrible smell of rotting fish made me gag

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in choking

to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe took a bite that was too large and began to gag

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in joking

to make jokes the actor typically mugs and gags through his movies, but in his latest vehicle he plays it straight

Synonyms & Similar Words

Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for gagging

Verb

Costochondritis can also happen after intense exercise, but respiratory infections, certain types of arthritis, coughing or vomiting too hard, or complications from surgery could be responsible for it too.

Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024
Heart attack symptoms can sometimes show up in the arms, back, neck, and jaw, and can bring on shortness of breath, nausea, cold sweats, lightheadedness, and vomiting—all of which are more common among women.

Katie Camero, SELF, 17 Oct. 2024

Definition of vomiting

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.