disgorge








verb (used with object), dis·gorged, dis·gorg·ing.

  1. to eject or throw out from the throat, mouth, or stomach; vomit forth.
  2. to surrender or yield (something, especially something illicitly obtained).
  3. to discharge forcefully or as a result of force.

verb (used without object), dis·gorged, dis·gorg·ing.

  1. to eject, yield, or discharge something.

verb

  1. to throw out (swallowed food, etc) from the throat or stomach; vomit
  2. to discharge or empty of (contents)
  3. (tr) to yield up unwillingly or under pressure
  4. (tr) angling to remove (a hook) from the mouth or throat of (a fish)
v.

late 15c., from Old French desgorgier “to disgorge, pour out,” from des- (see dis-) + gorge “throat” (see gorge). Related: Disgorged; disgorging; disgorgement.

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