Expectorate (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Clear out the chest and lungs; "This drug expectorates quickly".

Classification

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

Synonyms

• Drive Out
• Clear Out

Hypernyms

• Take Away
• Take
• Withdraw

Meaning ²

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

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Spit Out
• Spit Up
• Cough Up
• Cough Out

Hypernyms

• Eject
• Discharge
• Release
• Expel

Hyponyms

• Spit Out
• Sputter
• Ptyalize
• Ptyalise
• Spue
• Spew

Related Words

• Expectoration (noun)
• Expectorator (noun)