verb (used with object), dis·gorged, dis·gorg·ing.
- to eject or throw out from the throat, mouth, or stomach; vomit forth.
- to surrender or yield (something, especially something illicitly obtained).
- to discharge forcefully or as a result of force.
verb (used without object), dis·gorged, dis·gorg·ing.
- to eject, yield, or discharge something.
noun
- angling a thin notched metal implement for removing hooks from a fish
verb
- to throw out (swallowed food, etc) from the throat or stomach; vomit
- to discharge or empty of (contents)
- (tr) to yield up unwillingly or under pressure
- (tr) angling to remove (a hook) from the mouth or throat of (a fish)
late 15c., from Old French desgorgier “to disgorge, pour out,” from des- (see dis-) + gorge “throat” (see gorge). Related: Disgorged; disgorging; disgorgement.