Synonyms for

Spitting

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

Definition

to eject saliva forcibly from one's mouth

Synonyms & similar words

spit ptyalize spitout spatter spue sprinkle patter spew ptyalise pitterpatter skewer expectoration sputtering spewing spraying spattering splattering spilling emitting discharging expelling ejaculating casting throwing projecting hurling flinging tossing lobbing chucking heaving puking

Synonyms by register

Formal

expelling ejecting discharging

Informal

spitting out hawking hocking

Literary

salivating drooling

Antonyms

absorbing drinking swallowing ingesting taking in

Common collocations

  • spitting mad
  • spitting image
  • spitting fire
  • spitting blood
  • spitting venom
  • spitting distance

Word family

noun spit
verb spit
adjective spitting

Usage note

The phrase 'spitting image' refers to a perfect likeness. 'Spitting mad' means extremely angry. Be mindful of the context as 'spitting' can also refer to rain or projectiles.

Example sentences

  1. She was spitting sunflower seeds out of the car window.
  2. The baby was spitting up after every feeding.
  3. He was spitting out the bad-tasting medicine.
  4. The angry man was spitting insults at everyone in the room.
  5. The cat was spitting and hissing at the dog.

Quotes

  • I'm not kissing you if you've been spitting on people.
  • He who spits against the wind, spits in his own face.
  • A wise man spits at the sky.

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