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Disgorge

Part of Speech

Verb

Pronunciation

/dɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

Definitions

  • To eject or vomit forcefully.
  • To surrender something unwillingly.
  • (Of a river or outlet) To discharge a large amount of liquid.

Usage Examples

  • The volcano disgorged molten lava.
  • The corrupt official was forced to disgorge the stolen funds.
  • The river disgorged into the ocean.

Etymology

From Old French "desgorgier," meaning "to pour out," derived from "des-" (dis-) + "gorge" (throat).

Synonyms

  • Spew
  • Vomit
  • Expel
  • Emit
  • Release
  • Surrender

Antonyms

  • Retain
  • Keep
  • Absorb
  • Ingest
  • Hold

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
SpanishDevolver, vomitar/deβolˈβeɾ/, /βomiˈtar/
FrenchRendre, vomir/ʁɑ̃dʁ/, /vɔmiʁ/
GermanAusspucken, erbrechen/ˈaʊsʃpʊkən/, /ɛɐ̯ˈbrɛçən/
Hindiउगलना, छोड़ना/ugalnā/, /choḍnā/
Tamilவெளியேற்றுதல், கக்குதல்/veḷiyēṟṟutal/, /kakkutal/
Teluguఒక్కినివ్వడం, విసర్జించడం/okkinivvaḍaṁ/, /visarjin̄caḍaṁ/
Marathiओकणे, सोडणे/okaṇe/, /soḍaṇe/
More...Additional translations omitted for brevity.

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English, the "r" sound in "disgorge" is softer, whereas in American English, it is more pronounced.

Historical Usage

First used in the 15th century, "disgorge" was commonly associated with regurgitation before being used metaphorically in legal and economic contexts.

Cultural Nuances

In legal terminology, "disgorge" often refers to the act of returning ill-gotten gains, especially in financial fraud cases.

More Information

In modern contexts, "disgorge" is frequently used in both literal and figurative senses, from describing natural phenomena to legal restitution cases.

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