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spue

/spjuː/

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verb

/spjuː/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее написание слова 'spew', означающее рвоту или сильное извержение.

An archaic spelling of 'spew', meaning to vomit or to eject forcefully.

  1. Expel from the mouthC2formalmedical

    To expel or eject saliva, phlegm, or sputum from the mouth.

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    • The patient was instructed to spue into the container for the test.
    • He spued a small amount of phlegm after coughing.
    • The doctor asked him to spue to clear his throat.

    Synonymsexpectorategobhawkspitsputter

    Antonymsingestswallow

  2. VomitC2formalmedical

    To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

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    • The illness caused him to spue repeatedly.
    • She felt nauseous and began to spue.
    • After eating the spoiled food, he spued violently.

    Synonymsbarfheavepukeregurgitateretchspewthrow upvomit

    Antonymskeepretain