defecate

/ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to deposit or discharge feces from the bowels

“The animal defecated in the corner of its enclosure.”

2. noun

the act of depositing or discharging feces from the bowels

“The baby’s defecation was a significant milestone in its development.”

Synonyms

  • evacuate
  • excrete

Antonyms

  • retain