HyperDic: sneeze

English > 2 senses of the word sneeze:
VERBbodysneezeexhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
NOUNstatesneeze, sneezing, sternutationa symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
sneeze > pronunciation
Soundssniy'z
RhymesAchilles ... Yerkes: 115 rhymes with iyz...
English > sneeze: 2 senses > noun 1, state
MeaningA symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose.
Synonymssneezing, sternutation
Broaderreflex, reflex response, reflex action, instinctive reflex, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reactionAn automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
symptom(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
Spanishestornudo
Catalanesternut
Adjectivessneezyinclined to sneeze
Verbssneezeexhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose
English > sneeze: 2 senses > verb 1, body
Meaningexhale spasmodically, as when an irritant entered one's nose.
PatternSomebody ----s
Example"Pepper makes me sneeze"
Entailsexhale, expire, breathe outExpel air
Broaderact involuntarily, act reflexivelyAct in an uncontrolled manner
Spanishestornudar
Catalanesternudar
Nounssneeze, sneezinga symptom consisting of the involuntary expulsion of air from the nose
sneezera person who sneezes

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