disgorge
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/
KK: /dɪsˈɡɔrdʒ/
intransitive verb
Definition
To release or pour out something, often from the mouth or a container.
Example
The volcano disgorged a large amount of ash into the sky.
Tense Forms
Past: disgorged
Past Participle: disgorged
Conversation
Did you see that fountain in the park?
Yes! It was amazing when it started to disgorge the water.
I know, right? It looked like a waterfall!
Exactly, I could watch it for hours.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
spill
pour
release
Antonyms
contain
hold
retain
transitive verb
Definition
To expel something from the throat or stomach, often in a forceful way; to discharge or release something violently.
Example
The dog disgorged a ball it had swallowed during play.
Tense Forms
Past: disgorged
Past Participle: disgorged
Conversation
Did you hear about that party last night?
Yeah, I heard it got really wild!
Apparently, someone had to disgorge all over the dance floor.
Root Explanation
Disgorge → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "gurgitare" (meaning to swallow or to gulp). The word describes the act of expelling or throwing up what has been swallowed, hence to release or pour out.
Memory Tip
Think of something being 'thrown out' ('dis-') from the act of 'gulping' ('gurgitare') — that's why disgorge means to expel or release something.
Visually Confused Words
undisgorged
demigorge
isagoge
degorge