eruct | ||
1. | [ verb ] eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical | |
Synonyms: | spew_out spew | |
Examples: | "the volcano spews out molten rocks every day" "The editors of the paper spew out hostile articles about the Presidential candidate" |
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Related terms: | discharge eruption | |
2. | [ verb ] expel gas from the stomach | |
Synonyms: | belch bubble burp | |
Examples: | "In China it is polite to burp at the table" |
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Related terms: | emit belch | |
Similar spelling: |
erect erst erectly erection erecting erectile ergot ersatz eristic ergotic |