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expel vs cough out

cough out vs expel

expel and cough out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expel No No Yes No
cough out No No Yes No
As verbs, cough out is a hyponym of expel; that is, cough out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expel:
  • expel: eliminate (a substance)
  • cough out: discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
expel (verb) cough out (verb)
eliminate (a substance) discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
cause to flee
force to leave or move out
remove from a position or office
Difference between expel and cough out

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