Showing results for spitting. Search instead for spitzwinkelige.

spitting

VERB

eject saliva or substance

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drool hiss spew sputter

STRONG

discharge expectorate hawk sibilate sizz slobber spatter splutter spritz

WEAK

throw out

Antonyms

WEAK

swallow

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Mary dances; Sam confesses she hasn’t listened to her music in years, practically spitting venom at her former friend.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

There’s one climactic moment involving spitting when the staging undermines the action.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Tasting the coffee properly requires slurping it with gusto, hence the music to mask the sounds of dozens of people slurping and spitting.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In a tempestuous opening couple of minutes, St Helens' Jake Wingfield accused Brad O'Neill of spitting in his face, with referee Jack Smith putting the incident on report.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He started chewing leaves and spitting them out.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr