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spew

/spjuː/

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verb

/spjuː/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по сильному извержению или выбрасыванию чего-либо, часто потоком.

A verb used to indicate the act of expelling or ejecting something forcefully, often in a stream or flow.

  1. Expel from the mouthB2informal

    To forcefully eject saliva, phlegm, or other matter from the mouth.

    ruВыплюнуть

    • He spewed a mouthful of water after choking.
    • The old man spewed phlegm into his handkerchief.
    • She spewed out the bitter medicine.

    Synonymsexpectoratehawkspitsputter

    Antonymsgulpingestswallow

  2. Eject in large quantitiesB2informal

    To send out or discharge something in large amounts, often used metaphorically.

    ruИзвергать в больших количествах

    • The volcano spewed ash and lava for miles.
    • The factory spewed toxic fumes into the air.
    • He spewed a stream of insults at the referee.

    Synonymsbelchdischargeejectemitexpelgushpour outspoutspurtvomit

  3. VomitB1informal

    To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

    ruРвать

    • The sick child spewed all over the floor.
    • After the roller coaster ride, she spewed into a trash can.
    • He spewed his lunch after eating too much.

    Synonymsbarfdisgorgeheavepukeregurgitateretchthrow upupchuckvomit

Forms
  • spewed past participle
  • spewed past simple
  • spewing present participle
  • spews third person singular

Phrasal variantsspew out

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