v.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )dis- ' go ̇ rj
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle French desgorger, from des- dis- + gorge gorge
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1 a : to discharge by the throat and mouth : VOMIT b : to discharge or let go of rapidly or forcefully <the train disgorged its passengers> c : to give up on request or under pressure <refused to disgorge his ill-gotten gains>
2 : to discharge the contents of (as the stomach)
intransitive verb : to discharge contents <where the river disgorge s into the sea>