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Disgorged: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgorged

 

[ dษชsหˆษกษ”rdส’d ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

literal meaning

Disgorged refers to the act of forcefully expelling something from the mouth or throat. It is often used in contexts relating to the ejection of something unwanted, such as food or liquid. Additionally, in broader contexts, it can mean to discharge or release something that has been contained.

Synonyms

discharged, ejected, expelled, released

Examples of usage

  • The ocean disgorged its contents onto the shore.
  • He disgorged a mouthful of water after the unexpected wave hit.
  • The company disgorged its profits to shareholders.
  • The volcano disgorged lava during the eruption.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgorged" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vomitado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฒเฅเคŸเฅ€ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erbrochen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dimuntahkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธะบะปัŽั‡ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wypluty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅใๅ‡บใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vomitรฉe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vomitado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kusulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ† ํ•ด๋‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู‚ุฐูˆู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vyvrhnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vyvrhnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‘•ๅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izgubljen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppkasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑัั‚ั‹ั€ั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qovulmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vomitado

Word origin

The term 'disgorge' comes from the Middle French word 'dรฉgorger', which is derived from 'de-' meaning 'away' and 'gorge', meaning 'throat.' This linguistic lineage highlights its original connection to the throat and the act of expelling contents from it. In English, 'disgorge' began to be used in the late 15th century, capturing both the literal sense of expelling something from the throat and a more figurative sense of releasing contents that may be unwanted or excessive. Over time, the word has broadened its usage to include contexts such as finance, where it can refer to the payment or distribution of money. The evolution of the term showcases how language can adapt and expand in meaning while retaining elements of its original connotation.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,118 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.