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EXPECTORATING Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word expectorating. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word expectorating. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXPECTORATING

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clear out
verbv
verb

• move out and leave nothing behind

• clear out the chest and lungs

• empty completely

cough out
verbv
verb

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

cough up
verbv
verb

• give reluctantly

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

drive out
verbv
verb

• force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings

• force or drive out

• clear out the chest and lungs

spit out
verbv
verb

• spit up in an explosive manner

• utter with anger or contempt

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

spit up
verb, nounv, n
verb

• give reluctantly

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

Best Hypernyms For EXPECTORATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for expectorating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
coughing discharge eject exhaust expel expelling release remove spitting take withdraw ejecting
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