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vertigo

noun
/ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

Meaning

A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often caused by problems in the inner ear or brain.

Example Sentences

She felt a sudden vertigo when she looked down from the tall building.

Example Expressions

dizzy with vertigo

Synonyms

dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness, faintness

Antonyms

balance, stability

Collocations

suffer from vertigo, experience vertigo, sudden vertigo

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