Meaning & use

spew

verb·Academic

To send out or expel something, often a substance or words, forcefully and in large quantity.

See it in a sentence

The volcano began to spew thick clouds of ash high into the darkening sky.

He spewed angry insults at the referee after the controversial call went unnoticed.

A note on using this word

Spew often carries a negative or disgusted tone, whether describing liquid, smoke, or a stream of angry words.

Words with a similar meaning

gushspoutvomit

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