Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions - Verbs Related to Disease Symptoms

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to disease symptoms such as "vomit", "sneeze", and "itch".

review-disable

review

flashcard-disable

flashcard

spelling-disable

spelling

quiz-disable

quiz

start-learning
Topic-Related Verbs of Human Actions
to vomit [verb]

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

Ex: Yesterday , he unexpectedly vomited after having dinner at the restaurant .
to gag [verb]

to attempt to vomit but be unable to, typically due to an unpleasant taste or smell

Ex: He could n't bear the sight of the graphic images and had to look away to avoid gagging .
to puke [verb]

to forcibly expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Ex:

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

Ex: She had a stomach bug and spent the night throwing up .
to cough [verb]

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Ex: Please cover your mouth when you cough .

to blow air out of our nose and mouth in a sudden way

Ex: If you sneeze into your hand , remember to wash it afterwards .
to itch [verb]

to feel a sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch

Ex: The dry weather can cause the scalp to itch , leading to discomfort .
to ache [verb]

to feel a prolonged physical pain in a part of one's body, especially one that is not severe

Ex:
to bleed [verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: It 's essential to apply pressure to a wound to stop it from bleeding excessively .
to faint [verb]

to suddenly lose consciousness from a lack of oxygen in the brain, which is caused by a shock, etc.

Ex: The sight of blood can be distressing for some people and may cause them to faint .

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

Ex: A sudden drop in blood pressure caused her to collapse during the meeting .

to lose consciousness

Ex: After standing for hours in the sun , he passed out from dehydration .

to awaken from a state of unconsciousness

Ex: He was knocked unconscious in the accident but gradually came around in the ambulance .

to breathe with difficulty, especially with a whistling or rattling sound

Ex: Smoking can contribute to lung problems , leading individuals to wheeze over time .
to swell [verb]

to become rounder or larger, particularly due to an increase in the amount of fluid

Ex: When a joint is injured , it may swell as part of the body 's natural healing process .