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purge vs spew

spew vs purge

purge is a noun but spew is not a noun.

purge and spew both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
purge Yes No Yes No
spew No No Yes No
As verbs, purge and spew are synonyms defined as:
  • purge and spew: eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
Other synonyms of purge include barf, be sick, cast, cat, chuck, disgorge, honk, puke, regorge, regurgitate, retch, sick, spue, throw up, upchuck, vomit, vomit up.
purge (noun) spew (noun)
an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place
purge (verb) spew (verb)
excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body) eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
rid of impurities eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical
rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
make pure or free from sin or guilt
clear of a charge
oust politically
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