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eruct

uncommon formal

verb

1.

eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical

  • “the volcano spews out molten rocks every day”
  • “The editors of the paper spew out hostile articles about the Presidential candidate”
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2.

expel gas from the stomach

  • “In China it is polite to burp at the table”

Origin

From Latin ēructō.

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