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dis·gorge

disgorge

 
pronunciation:
dIs gorj
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
features:
Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: disgorges, disgorging, disgorged
definition 1: to bring up from, or as though from, the mouth or throat; vomit; expel.
The volcano disgorged molten lava.
synonyms:
expel, spew, vomit
similar words:
discharge, eject, erupt, heave, regurgitate, spurt, upchuck
definition 2: to yield forth.
The chest disgorged a treasure of jewels.
synonyms:
yield
similar words:
discharge, relinquish, surrender
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition: to eject or discharge something.
synonyms:
discharge, spew
similar words:
regurgitate, vomit
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