spew

/spuː/ /ˈspuː/

Definitions

1. verb

to emit or discharge something, especially in a sudden or violent manner

“The volcano began to spew ash into the air.”

2. verb

to talk or speak at length, often in a loud or boastful manner

“He loves to spew forth his opinions to anyone who will listen.”

3. noun

a stream of vomit, or a sudden and violent emission of something

“She was taken to the hospital to treat the spew that had come up from her stomach.”

4. verb

to scatter or distribute something in a scattered or uneven manner

“The wind began to spew the leaves across the lawn.”

5. noun

a stream of liquid or gas, such as from a pipe or a volcano

“The spew of water from the broken pipe flooded the entire room.”

Synonyms

  • discharge
  • emit
  • spout
  • vomit

Antonyms

  • hold
  • retain