nauseate
UK: ˈnɔːziˌeɪt | US: ˈnɔːziˌeɪt
vt. to cause to feel nausea or disgust
vi. to experience nausea
The word "nauseate" traces back to the Greek "nausia" (ναυσία), meaning "seasickness," derived from "naus" (ναῦς, "ship"). The connection between ships and sickness reflects the ancient association of seasickness with sailing. Latin adopted it as "nausea," broadening its meaning to general stomach discomfort. The English suffix "-ate" (from Latin "-atus") transforms it into a verb, emphasizing the action of causing disgust or sickness. This evolution mirrors how bodily discomfort became metaphorically linked to revulsion.
The smell of rotten eggs nauseated the entire room.
She felt nauseated after the roller coaster ride.
The graphic scenes in the movie nauseate sensitive viewers.
Overeating can nauseate even those with strong stomachs.
The politician’s hypocrisy nauseates his opponents.