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emit

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of emit

1 to throw or give off

nuclei that emit gamma rays

Synonyms of emit

cast, discharge, emanate, evolve, exhale, expel, expire [archaic], give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent

Words Related to emit

eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete

eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms of emit

absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up

2 to send forth using the vocal chords

I was so scared I couldn't emit a peep

Synonyms of emit

Words Related to emit

blurt (out), ejaculate, exclaim

gasp, groan, heave, hoot, moan, pant, quaver, snarl, sob, sputter, squawk, squeak, squeal, stammer, stutter, whimper, yowl

lip, mouth, whisper

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