Main Entry: dis·gorge

Pronunciation: \(ˌ)dis-ˈgȯrj\

Function: verb

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

Date: 15th century

transitive verb 1 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>
2 : to discharge the contents of (as the stomach)intransitive verb : to discharge contents <where the river disgorges into the sea>