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Synonyms of emetic

5 similar words

Another word for emetic is emetogenic. Other synonyms of emetic are anacathartic, emetogen, vomitive and vomitory.

Synonyms and similar words for emetic

adjectiveCausing nausea and vomiting.

emetogenicCausing vomiting.
anacatharticThat produces vomiting.

nounAn agent that induces vomiting.

emetogenSynonym of emetic.
vomitiveSomething that induces vomiting.
vomitoryA substance that induces vomiting; an emetic.

Meaning of emetic

adjective Causing nausea and vomiting.
noun An agent that induces vomiting.

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Questions about synonyms of emetic

What is another word for emetic?: Emetic has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as emetogenic, anacathartic, emetogen, vomitive and vomitory.
What does emetic mean?: Emetic means causing nausea and vomiting.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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