Synonyms for

Spill

Verb / spɪl / Another word for spill — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause or allow something to fall or run over the edge of a container

Synonyms & similar words

disgorge shed wasteweir splatter slop tumble spillage release fall spillway talk pourforth runout pour tip empty dump leak flow stream gush ooze overflow scatter spray splash strew discharge emission egress outflow escape

Synonyms by register

Formal

overflow cascade discharge release

Informal

slosh tip over knock over upset

Literary

effuse outpour

Antonyms

gather collect contain hold keep secure

Common collocations

  • spill the beans
  • spill over
  • spill out
  • spill blood
  • spill ink
  • spill coffee
  • spill secrets

Word family

noun spill
verb spill
adjective spillproof

Usage note

The phrase 'spill the beans' is a common idiom meaning to reveal a secret. Be careful not to confuse 'spill' (to let liquid fall out) with 'spill' (a noun referring to the event of spilling).

Example sentences

  1. I spilled my coffee on my shirt.
  2. Don't spill the milk!
  3. He spilled his water glass on the floor.
  4. She spilled the beans about her surprise party.
  5. The oil tanker spilled its contents into the ocean.

Quotes

  • It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you'll do things differently. - Warren Buffett
  • It's not how we make mistakes, but how we correct them that defines us. - Rachel Wolchin
  • Mistakes are proof that you are trying. - Unknown

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