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Cough Out (Verb)

Meaning

Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth.

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Examples

  • Her persistent cough was so bad she had to cough out a thick mass of phlegm several times a day.
  • The patient was unable to cough out the mucus despite the doctor's urging.
  • After struggling for several minutes, the boy was finally able to cough out a large wad of sputum.
  • The intense coughing fit left her exhausted but she eventually managed to cough out some of the trapped phlegm.
  • Determined to clear her airways, she took a deep breath and coughed out a glob of yellow mucus.

Synonyms

  • Expectorate
  • Spit Out
  • Spit Up
  • Cough Up

Hypernyms

  • Eject
  • Discharge
  • Release
  • Exhaust

Hyponyms

  • Cough
  • Sputter
  • Ptyalize
  • Splutter
  • Spue
  • Spew
  • Spit
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