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dis·gorge
disgorge
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- 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
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definition 2: |
to yield forth.
The chest disgorged a treasure of jewels.- synonyms:
- yield
- similar words:
- discharge, relinquish, surrender
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related words: |
pour |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition: |
to eject or discharge something.
- synonyms:
- discharge, spew
- similar words:
- regurgitate, vomit
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