spuwen

Definitions of spuwen
  1. verb
    expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
    synonyms: kwalsteren, kwatten, opgeven, reutelen, rochelen, spugen, sputteren, tuffen
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    type of:
    fluimen, hoesten, opgeven, ophoesten, rochelen
    discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
  2. verb
    eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
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    antonyms:
    omlaaghouden
    manage not to throw up
    type of:
    afscheiden, elimineren, uitscheiden
    eliminate from the body
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