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disgorge

/dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    Expel or eject (something) forcefully from the body or a container.

  • Verb

    Make (something) flow or come out in large quantities.


Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1780040"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with disgorge
porridge , gorge , forge , orange
Variants
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disgorge , disgorged , disgorges , disgorging
Forms
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disgorged, disgorging, disgorges


Etymology
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Originally meant 'to push out' or 'to bring forth'. Dis- 'apart' + gorg- 'throat'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'disgorge' is often used in medical and scientific contexts to describe the release of gases or fluids from the body or from a container.

  2. In the film industry, 'disgorge' is used to describe the process of emptying a prop stomach or other special effect container.


Related Concepts
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  1. vomit: Disgorge is a stronger and more formal synonym for vomit.

  2. expel: Disgorge is a synonym for expel, but it often implies a forceful or violent ejection.


Culture
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In literature, 'disgorge' is often used to describe the act of revealing hidden or suppressed information or emotions. In art, it can represent the purging or release of negative feelings or experiences.

How to Memorize "disgorge"

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    - Imagine a container or person that is filled to the brim, and then imagine that container or person forcefully emptying its contents. This can help you remember the meaning of 'disgorge' as 'to expel or eject forcefully'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'disgorge' with the idea of purging or releasing something that has been held inside. This can help you remember the meaning of 'disgorge' as 'to make something flow or come out in large quantities'.

  3. mnemonics

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