defaecate

/ˌdɛfəˈkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to expel or discharge feces

“The animal defaecated in the corner of the enclosure.”

2. noun

the act of expelling or discharging feces

“The defaecation of the animal was a messy affair.”

Synonyms

  • defecate
  • evacuate
  • expel

Antonyms

  • hold
  • retain