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spew vs spit out

spit out vs spew

spew and spit out both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
spew No No Yes No
spit out No No Yes No
As verbs, spit out is a hypernym of spew; that is, spit out is a word with a broader meaning than spew:
  • spew: expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
  • spit out: discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
Other hypernyms of spew include cough out, cough up, expectorate, spit up.
spew (verb) spit out (verb)
eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth spit up in an explosive manner
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical utter with anger or contempt
Difference between spew and spit out

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