Disgorge: meaning, definitions and examples
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disgorge
[ dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ ]
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.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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disgorge |
This term is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the act of expelling something with force from an enclosed space. It can refer to something other than bodily fluids, such as water from a dam or lava from a volcano.
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vomit |
This is the most common and straightforward term for throwing up. It is often used in everyday conversation and includes a literal sense of expelling stomach contents.
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regurgitate |
This word is used in both medical and non-medical contexts. Medically, it refers to the act of food coming back up from the stomach. In non-medical contexts, it can mean repeating information without understanding it, often in a negative sense.
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spew |
Spew generally has a forceful and often negative connotation. It can refer to emitting something in large quantities, like smoke or words, as well as vomiting.
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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.
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
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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disgorge |
Can also mean to give up something reluctantly or forcibly, often related to finances or possessions.
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surrender |
Used when formally giving up something to someone else's control, often in a situation involving conflict or competition. It can also imply a sense of defeat or submission.
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relinquish |
Appropriate for situations where someone voluntarily gives up control, power, or possession of something.
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yield |
Usually used when someone gives way to another, accommodating or conceding, often without conflict. Can also refer to producing a result or outcome.
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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
- despejar
- descarregar
🇮🇳 उल्टी करना
- उगलना
- उंडेलना
🇩🇪 erbrechen
- entleeren
- ausstoßen
🇮🇩 muntah
- mengeluarkan
- tumpahkan
🇺🇦 блювати
- викидати
- вивергати
🇵🇱 wymiotować
- opróżniać
- wyrzucać
🇯🇵 吐く (はく)
- 吐き出す (はきだす)
- 放出する (ほうしゅつ する)
🇫🇷 vomir
- dégorger
- déverser
🇪🇸 vomitar
- descargar
- desbordar
🇹🇷 kusmak
- boşaltmak
- dışarı atmak
🇰🇷 토하다
- 쏟아내다
- 배출하다
🇸🇦 يتقيأ
- يفرغ
- يخرج
🇨🇿 zvracet
- vyprazdňovat
- vylévat
🇸🇰 vracať
- vyprázdňovať
- vylievať
🇨🇳 呕吐 (ǒu tù)
- 倾倒 (qīng dǎo)
- 吐出 (tǔ chū)
🇸🇮 bruhati
- prazniti
- izliti
🇮🇸 æla
- tæma
- spýta
🇰🇿 құсу
- төгу
- шығару
🇬🇪 ღებინება
- დაცლა
- გამოდევნა
🇦🇿 qusmaq
- boşaltmaq
- çıxarmaq
🇲🇽 vomitar
- descargar
- desbordar
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.
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