spew

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de rejeter ou d'émettre quelque chose avec force, souvent en un flux, ou de déverser abondamment du contenu ou des paroles.

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.

   Expectorer

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

   Synonymesexpectoratehawkspitsputter

   Antonymesgulpingestswallow

2. Eject in large quantitiesB2informal

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

   rejeter en grande quantité

   • 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.

   Synonymesbelchdischargeejectemitexpelgushpour outspoutspurtvomit

3. VomitB1informal

   To eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth.

   vomir

   • 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.

   Synonymesbarfdisgorgeheavepukeregurgitateretchthrow upupchuckvomit

Variantes phrasalspew out