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Synonyms for expectorate
ɪkˈspɛk təˌreɪt

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. expectorate, clear out, drive out(verb)

    clear out the chest and lungs

    "This drug expectorates quickly"

    Synonyms:
    rouse, run off, cough out, chase away, spit up, clear out, clean out, drive out, spit out, force out, drive off, drive away, cough up, dispel, rout out, turn back

  2. expectorate, cough up, cough out, spit up, spit out(verb)

    discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

    Synonyms:
    pony up, cough out, splutter, drive out, spit out, spit up, cough up, sputter, spit, clear out

Dictionary of English Synonymes

  1. expectorate(v. a.)

    Synonyms:
    hawk up, cough up

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