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Dizzy

Having in the head a sensation of whirling, with a tendency to fall; vertiginous; giddy; hence, confused; indistinct.

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Frivolous 84% connected

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; as, a frivolous argument.

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Frivolous 84% connected

Of little weight or importance; not worth notice; slight; as, a frivolous argument.

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Ill 84% connected

Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

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Ill 84% connected

Contrary to good, in a physical sense; contrary or opposed to advantage, happiness, etc.; bad; evil; unfortunate; disagreeable; unfavorable.

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Sick 84% connected

Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

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Sick 84% connected

Affected with disease of any kind; ill; indisposed; not in health. See the Synonym under Illness.

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Broader term 3

Alter 76% connected

To make otherwise; to change in some respect, either partially or wholly; to vary; to modify.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Change 76% connected

To alter; to make different; to cause to pass from one state to another; as, to change the position, character, or appearance of a thing; to change t…

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Modify 76% connected

To change somewhat the form or qualities of; to alter somewhat; as, to modify a contrivance adapted to some mechanical purpose; to modify the terms o…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Dizziness 74% connected

Giddiness; a whirling sensation in the head; vertigo.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Dizziness 74% connected

Giddiness; a whirling sensation in the head; vertigo.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 4

Giddy 92% connected

Having in the head a sensation of whirling or reeling about; having lost the power of preserving the balance of the body, and therefore wavering and…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Light-headed 92% connected

Disordered in the head; dizzy; delirious.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Silly 92% connected

Happy; fortunate; blessed.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vertiginous 92% connected

Turning round; whirling; rotary; revolving; as, vertiginous motion.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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