Disgorge
Verb
Definition: To cause (someone) to vomit or to bring up or expel (something) violently or with force.
Definition: To pour out or release (something) in a rapid and uncontrolled manner.
Synonyms: Vomit, Spew, Regurgitate, Expel, Eject
Antonyms: Ingest, Swallow, Keep
Examples:
- The rollercoaster made me disgorge my lunch.
- The overwhelmed river disgorge its floodwaters into the valley below.
Mnemonics:
- Remember "dis" can be associated with "discharge" or "disposal" in this context.
Etymology:
Origin:
Latin "dis-" (away) + "gurgitare" (to flood)
Historical Usage:The word has been in use since the late 14th century in the sense of "expelling matter violently."
Related Idioms:
Idiom:
None
Explanation:While "devour" or "consume" indicates the act of eating or ingesting, "disgorge" refers to expelling or releasing something with force.
Misconceptions:
Misconception:
Confusing "disgorge" with "devour" or "consume."
Explanation:While "devour" or "consume" indicates the act of eating or ingesting, "disgorge" refers to expelling or releasing something with force.