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SPIT Synonyms

There are 32 synonyms of the word spit. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the word spit. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SPIT

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expectorate
verbv
verb

• clear out the chest and lungs

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

spew
verbv
verb

• expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

• eject or send out in large quantities, also metaphorical

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

cast
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the actors in a play

• container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens

• the distinctive form in which a thing is made

• the visual appearance of something or someone

• bandage consisting of a firm covering (often made of plaster of Paris) that immobilizes broken bones while they heal

• object formed by a mold

• the act of throwing dice

• the act of throwing a fishing line out over the water by means of a rod and reel

• a violent throw

verb

• put or send forth

• deposit

• select to play,sing, or dance a part in a play, movie, musical, opera, or ballet

• throw forcefully

• assign the roles of (a movie or a play) to actors

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold

• to remove

• choose at random

• formulate in a particular style or language

• eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth

discharge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sudden giving off of energy

• the act of venting

• a substance that is emitted or released

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

• a formal written statement of relinquishment

• the act of discharging a gun

verb

• complete or carry out

• pour forth or release

• free from obligations or duties

• remove the charge from

• go off or discharge

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• eliminate (a substance)

• remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

• cause to go off

• release from military service

• become empty or void of its content

dribble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• flowing in drops; the formation and falling of drops of liquid

• saliva spilling from the mouth

• the propulsion of a ball by repeated taps or kicks

verb

• run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream

• let or cause to fall in drops

• propel

• let saliva drivel from the mouth

drool
verb, nounv, n
noun

• pretentious or silly talk or writing

• saliva spilling from the mouth

verb

• be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something

• let saliva drivel from the mouth

eject
verbv
verb

• put out or expel from a place

• eliminate (a substance)

• leave an aircraft rapidly, using an ejection seat or capsule

• cause to come out in a squirt

emanate
verbv
verb

• proceed or issue forth, as from a source

• give out (breath or an odor)

fling
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a usually brief attempt

• a brief indulgence of your impulses

• the act of flinging

verb

• throw with force or recklessness

• move in an abrupt or headlong manner

• indulge oneself

• throw or cast away

hurl
verbv
noun

• a violent throw

verb

• throw forcefully

• make a thrusting forward movement

• utter with force; utter vehemently

sizzle
verbv
noun

• a sizzling noise

verb

• make a sound like frying fat

• seethe with deep anger or resentment

• burn or sear with a sizzling sound

splash
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sound like water splashing

• a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event

• a small quantity of something moist or liquid

• a patch of bright color

• the act of splashing a (liquid) substance on a surface

• the act of scattering water about haphazardly

verb

• cause (a liquid) to spatter about, especially with force

• walk through mud or mire

• dash a liquid upon or against

• mark or overlay with patches of contrasting color or texture; cause to appear splashed or spattered

• make a splashing sound

• soil or stain with a splashed liquid

• strike and dash about in a liquid

spray
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying

• a quantity of small objects flying through the air

• flower arrangement consisting of a single branch or shoot bearing flowers and foliage

• a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist

• water in small drops in the atmosphere; blown from waves or thrown up by a waterfall

• a jet of vapor

verb

• be discharged in sprays of liquid

• scatter in a mass or jet of droplets

• cover by spraying with a liquid

spritz
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quick squirt of some liquid (usually carbonated water)

verb

• eject (a liquid) quickly

• cover (a location) wholly or partially by squirting a liquid onto it

sprout
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud

• a newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)

verb

• produce buds, branches, or germinate

• put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

sputter
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

• an utterance (of words) with spitting sounds (as in rage)

verb

• make an explosive sound

• cause to undergo a process in which atoms are removed

• climb awkwardly, as if by scrambling

• utter with a spitting sound, as if in a rage

• spit up in an explosive manner

expectoration
nounn
noun

• the process of coughing up and spitting out

• the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

spittle
nounn
noun

• a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches

broach
verbv
noun

• a decorative pin worn by women

verb

• bring up a topic for discussion

delve
verbv
verb

• turn up, loosen, or remove earth

Best Hypernyms For SPIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for spit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
cape ejection emit expectorate expulsion ness pin projection rain secretion skewer utter
Phrases (8)
cough outcough upforcing outlet looselet outrain downspit outspit up

Alternatives for EXPECTORATE

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