Emetic
6 lettersadjectiverareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A substance or medicine that induces nausea and vomiting.
“The physician administered an emetic to help the patient expel the ingested toxin.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
e·met·ic
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Synonyms
nauseatingvomit-inducing
Antonyms
antiemetic
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Ends in TIC, two E's, the C at the end is less common in six-letter Wordle answers.
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The C adds tile value, can function as both noun and adjective, no common S hook in standard play.
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