Word Type

Verb

The word "expectorate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

expectorative expectorator unexpectorated

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

discharge eject exhaust expel pull release remove take take away take off withdraw

Manner Of

discharge remove

Related Terms

expectorant expectoration sputum

Related Terms

cough expectorant expectoration fluid lung spit sputum

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