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disgorge

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of disgorge

to violently throw out or off (something from within)

The volcano disgorged lava in a spectacular nighttime show.

Synonyms of disgorge

belch, eject, eruct, erupt, expel, jet, spew, spout, spurt

Words Related to disgorge

gush, pour, squirt, stream, surge

emanate, exhale, issue, release, shoot, spit, spring, vent

discharge, emit, fire

cast, fling, heave, hurl, launch, pitch, toss

Near Antonyms of disgorge

bottle (up), contain, restrain, shut (in or up)

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