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expel vs spew

spew vs expel

expel and spew both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expel No No Yes No
spew No No Yes No
As verbs, spew is a hyponym of expel; that is, spew is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expel:
  • expel: eliminate (a substance)
  • spew: eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical
expel (verb) spew (verb)
eliminate (a substance) eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
cause to flee expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
force to leave or move out eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical
remove from a position or office
Difference between expel and spew

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