spewing
20 synonyms and 0 antonyms for spewing, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Forcefully discharging or gushing something out, often in large or messy quantities.
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Etymology
From Old English spīwan ("to vomit"), a very old word shared across the Germanic languages.
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What does “spewing” mean?
The word “spewing” means forcefully discharging or gushing something out, often in large or messy quantities. In plain terms, gushing or throwing something out forcefully — smoke, liquid, or even angry words.
How do you use “spewing” in a sentence?
Here is “spewing” used in a sentence: “The factory chimney was spewing black smoke into the sky.”
What part of speech is “spewing”?
“Spewing” is a verb.
Where does the word “spewing” come from?
The word “spewing” comes from Old English. From Old English spīwan ("to vomit"), a very old word shared across the Germanic languages.