Synonyms for spit

Synonyms for (noun) spit

Synonyms: expectoration, spit, spitting

Definition: the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

Similar words: ejection, projection, expulsion, forcing out

Definition: the act of expelling or projecting or ejecting


Synonyms: spit

Definition: a skewer for holding meat over a fire

Similar words: skewer

Definition: a long pin for holding meat in position while it is being roasted


Synonyms: spit, spittle, saliva

Definition: 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

Similar words: secretion

Definition: a functionally specialized substance (especially one that is not a waste) released from a gland or cell


Synonyms: spit, tongue

Definition: a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea

Similar words: cape, ness

Definition: a strip of land projecting into a body of water


Synonyms for (verb) spit

Synonyms: spew, spit, spue, ptyalise, ptyalize

Definition: expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth

Usage: The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer

Similar words: spit out, spit up, cough out, cough up, expectorate

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


Synonyms: spit, spit out

Definition: utter with anger or contempt

Similar words: utter, let loose, let out, emit

Definition: express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

Usage: She let out a big heavy sigh; He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand


Synonyms: spit, skewer

Definition: drive a skewer through

Usage: skewer the meat for the BBQ

Similar words: pin

Definition: pierce with a pin

Usage: pin down the butterfly


Synonyms: spit, sprinkle, spatter, pitter-patter, patter

Definition: rain gently

Usage: It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick

Similar words: rain, rain down

Definition: precipitate as rain

Usage: If it rains much more, we can expect some flooding


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