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Definition of "disgorge" [dis•gorge]
- To bring up and expel from the throat or stomach; vomit. (verb-transitive)
- To discharge violently; spew. (verb-transitive)
- To surrender (stolen goods or money, for example) unwillingly. (verb-transitive)
- To discharge or pour forth contents. (verb-intransitive)
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Use "disgorge" in a sentence
- ""disgorge" - the legal term of art - their millions are spreading across the legal and financial system as more news emerges about lavish paydays in hard times."
- "Equal is seeking to force McNeil Splenda's manufacturer to revamp their advertising and "disgorge" at least $176 million in Splenda's profits."
- "The effort to make them "disgorge" is as continual as it is noisy, and, as a rule, futile."
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