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Disgorge: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgorge

 

[ dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

vomit

To disgorge means to bring up and expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth. It is often associated with a sudden and forceful action, similar to vomiting.

Synonyms

regurgitate, spew, vomit

Examples of usage

  • The smell was so bad that it made him disgorge his breakfast.
  • The rough boat ride caused her to disgorge the contents of her stomach.
Context #2 | Verb

release

To disgorge can also mean to surrender or give up something, especially money or possessions, often as a result of pressure or legal action.

Synonyms

relinquish, surrender, yield

Examples of usage

  • The corrupt official was forced to disgorge the illegal profits he had made.
  • The company was ordered to disgorge millions of dollars in profits.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgorge" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vomitar

🇮🇳 उल्टी करना

🇩🇪 erbrechen

🇮🇩 muntah

🇺🇦 блювати

🇵🇱 wymiotować

🇯🇵 吐く (はく)

🇫🇷 vomir

🇪🇸 vomitar

🇹🇷 kusmak

🇰🇷 토하다

🇸🇦 يتقيأ

🇨🇿 zvracet

🇸🇰 vracať

🇨🇳 呕吐 (ǒu tù)

🇸🇮 bruhati

🇮🇸 æla

🇰🇿 құсу

🇬🇪 ღებინება

🇦🇿 qusmaq

🇲🇽 vomitar

Etymology

The word 'disgorge' originated from the Old French word 'desgorger', which meant 'to pour out'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. Over time, the meaning of the word evolved to include both the physical act of vomiting and the metaphorical act of releasing or surrendering something.

See also: gorgeous.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,420 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.