Verbs Related to Disease Symptoms

to eject what has been eaten or drunk through the mouth

She sometimes vomits after eating certain foods.

a short, humorous anecdote, joke, or punchline intended to elicit laughter

The comedian delivered a series of hilarious gags about everyday life, drawing laughter from the crowd.

to forcibly expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

After eating spoiled food, he had to puke to rid his body of the toxins.

to expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth

The bumpy car ride made the motion-sick passenger throw up.

to push air out of our mouth with a sudden noise

Don't cough into your hand; it's better to use a tissue.

the act of blowing air out of your nose and mouth in a forceful way

A sneeze can spread germs, so always cover your nose.

to scratch or rub the skin in response to an itching sensation

He couldn’t stop itching his arm after the mosquito bite.

a continuous pain in a part of the body, often not severe

After the long hike, I had an ache in my legs.

to lose blood from an injury or wound

The paper cut on her finger began to bleed after she accidentally touched it.

barely noticeable or weak in intensity

He felt a faint sense of unease as he entered the dark room.

(of a construction) to fall down suddenly, particularly due to being damaged or weak

The old building collapsed after years of neglect and structural decay.

to lose consciousness

It was so hot in the room that she felt like she was going to pass out.

to completely change one's decision or opinion

After hearing all the arguments, she finally came around and agreed to join us.

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

The child's asthma caused him to wheeze audibly during a respiratory episode.

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

After spraining her ankle, it started to swell, indicating inflammation.