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disgorge
[ dis-gawrj ]
verb (used with object)
- 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)
- to eject, yield, or discharge something.
disgorge
/ dɪsˈɡɔːdʒ /
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)
Derived Forms
- disˈgorgement, noun
Other Words From
- dis·gorgement noun
- dis·gorger noun
- undis·gorged adjective
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
It was forced to disgorge profits and pay a fine to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
Any country that gives him refuge must be made to disgorge him, or else pay the severest price in sanctions.
The trustee wants JPMorgan Chase to disgorge $1 billion in profits and fees and another $5.4 billion in damages.
Then if I can't set this thing straight, if I can't make somebody disgorge your property, I must take you back with me.
Memory, however, refused to disgorge the details, and I could only gaze helplessly into the fire.
Zeus grew up, and by some means, suggested by Gaea, compelled Zeus to disgorge all his offspring.
They dreaded yet more the being forced to disgorge their spoil to appease the discontent.
The parents fly down and disgorge food, which is immediately devoured by the young ones.
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