dry-heave
Vomit without vomiting
Dry-heave is to retch without vomiting—the body goes through the convulsive motions of throwing up, but nothing comes out.
It often happens when the stomach is already empty or when nausea isn't quite severe enough to produce vomit: She dry-heaved over the toilet for ten minutes.
Also spelled as one word or two.
Gag involuntarily
- gagMouth restraint or jest
- convulseShake involuntarily, violently
- spasmInvoluntary muscle contraction
- lurchAbrupt unsteady movement
choke · cough · hack · gasp · wheeze · diaphragm · esophagus · wretch
Mildly sick to stomach
- nauseatedFeeling urge to vomit
- biliousIll-tempered or nauseated
- queasinessMild stomach disturbance
- woozyDizzy and confused
seasick · carsick · airsick · hangover · vertigo · lightheaded · clammy · sweaty
Contagious respiratory illness
- gastroenteritisInflamed digestive tract illness
- hangoverPost-drinking illness
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
fever · dehydration · withdrawal · infection · migraine · concussion · intoxication · overexertion
retch
Gag involuntarily
lurch · choke · cough · hack · gasp · wheeze · diaphragm · esophagus · wretch · shudder
queasy
Mildly sick to stomach
- nauseatedFeeling urge to vomit
- biliousIll-tempered or nauseated
- queasinessMild stomach disturbance
woozy · seasick · carsick · airsick · hangover · vertigo · lightheaded · clammy · sweaty
flu
Contagious respiratory illness
- gastroenteritisInflamed digestive tract illness
- hangoverPost-drinking illness
- chemotherapyAnti-cancer drug treatment
pregnancy · fever · dehydration · withdrawal · infection · migraine · concussion · intoxication · overexertion
revulsion
Intense physical disgust
repulsed · stomach-turning · triggered · recoil · cringe · aversion · distaste · horror · revolted