spewing
20 synonyms 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.
Synonyms
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How to use spewing
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
spewing smoke
spewing venom
spewing nonsense
Etymology
From Old English spīwan ("to vomit"), a very old word shared across the Germanic languages.
Full origin of spewing →Frequently asked questions
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.
