v. dis·gorged, dis·gorg·ing, dis·gorg·es v.tr. 1. To bring up and expel from the throat or stomach; vomit. 2. To discharge violently; spew. 3. To surrender (stolen goods or money, for example) unwillingly. v.intr. To discharge or pour forth contents. [Middle English disgorgen, from Old French desgorger : des-, dis- + gorger, to pack (from gorge, throat; see GORGE).] dis·gorgement n. |
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