ptyalize

ptyalize
verb
expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth
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The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer

Syn: ↑spit, ↑ptyalise, ↑spew, ↑spue
See Also: ↑spit up (for: ↑spit)
Derivationally related forms: ↑ptyalism, ↑spit (for: ↑spit), ↑spitter (for: ↑spit), ↑spitting (for: ↑spit)
Hypernyms: ↑expectorate, ↑cough up, ↑cough out, ↑spit up, ↑spit out
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s

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Somebody ——s something

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ptyˈalize or ptyˈalise transitive verb
To induce ptyalism in
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Main Entry:ptyalin

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  • ptyalize — verb To spit …   Wiktionary

  • ptyalize — pty·a·lize (tiґə līz) to increase or stimulate the secretion of saliva …   Medical dictionary

  • ptyalise — verb expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer • Syn: ↑spit, ↑ptyalize, ↑spew, ↑spue • See Also: ↑spit up (for: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • cough out — verb discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth • Syn: ↑expectorate, ↑cough up, ↑spit up, ↑spit out • Derivationally related forms: ↑expectoration (for: ↑expectorate), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • cough up — verb 1. give reluctantly He coughed up some money for his children s tuition • Syn: ↑pony up, ↑spit up • Hypernyms: ↑give • Verb Frames: Somebody s something …   Useful english dictionary

  • ptyalism — noun excessive flow of saliva • Derivationally related forms: ↑ptyalize • Hypernyms: ↑salivation …   Useful english dictionary

  • spit out — verb 1. spit up in an explosive manner (Freq. 2) • Syn: ↑splutter, ↑sputter • Hypernyms: ↑expectorate, ↑cough up, ↑cough out, ↑spit up …   Useful english dictionary

  • spit up — verb 1. give reluctantly He coughed up some money for his children s tuition • Syn: ↑cough up, ↑pony up • Hypernyms: ↑give • Verb Frames: Somebody s something …   Useful english dictionary

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