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disgorge

verb dis·gorge \(ˌ)dis-ˈgȯrj\

: to empty whatever is in the stomach through the mouth

: to let out or release (something)

: to flow out

Full Definition of DISGORGE

transitive verb

a : to discharge by the throat and mouth : vomit

b : to discharge or let go of rapidly or forcefully <the train disgorged its passengers>

c : to give up on request or under pressure <refused to disgorge his ill-gotten gains>

: to discharge the contents of (as the stomach)

intransitive verb

: to discharge contents <where the river disgorges into the sea>

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Middle French desgorger, from des- dis- + gorge gorge

First Known Use: 15th century

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