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Vocabulary Entry
vertigo
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A sensation of spinning or dizziness, often accompanied by a feeling of imbalance.
Example Sentences
"After riding the roller coaster, I experienced a severe case of vertigo."
"The doctor explained that vertigo can sometimes be a sign of an inner ear problem."
"She struggled with vertigo while climbing to the top of the mountain."
V
verb
To cause to feel dizzy or to lose one's balance.
Example Sentences
"The sudden drop in altitude vertigoed the passengers in the plane."
"He was vertigoed by the rapid turns of the race car."
"The spinning ride vertigoed everyone who took a chance on it."