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vertigo

noun

/ˈvɜːrtɪˌɡoʊ/

Meaning

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

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

dizzy with vertigo

dizziness, giddiness, lightheadedness, faintness

balance, stability

suffer from vertigo, experience vertigo, sudden vertigo

The condition of being transparent; openness, honesty.

A person who travels in an airship, balloon, or other aircraft.

Supreme power or authority; the authority of a state to govern itself.

Having or showing the capacity to become or develop into something in the future.

A short, amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person.

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.