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Belch vs Gush - What's the difference?

belch | gush | Synonyms |

Belch is a synonym of gush.


As nouns the difference between belch and gush

is that belch is belgian (inhabitant of belgium) while gush is a sudden rapid outflow.

As a verb gush is

to flow forth suddenly, in great volume.

belch

English

Verb

(es)
  • To expel gas loudly from the stomach through the mouth.
  • * My father used to belch after having a fine meal.
  • To issue with spasmodic force or noise.
    • Yes, we have seen the wrecked cars and the factories belching smoke and the blur of speedy automobiles crowding highways.
  • * Jonathan Swift
    • I belched a hurricane of wind.
  • * Milton
    • Within the gates that now / Stood open wide, belching outrageous flame.
    (Dryden)

    Synonyms

    * burp

    Related terms

    * fart * pass gas

    Noun

    (es)
  • The sound one makes when belching.
  • (obsolete) malt liquor
    • (Dennis)

    Usage notes

    A belch is often considered to be louder than a burp.

    Synonyms

    * burp

    Anagrams

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    gush

    English

    (wikipedia gush)

    Noun

    (gushes)
  • A sudden rapid outflow.

    • Verb

  • To flow forth suddenly, in great volume.
  • * Spenser
    • A sea of blood gushed from the gaping wound.
  • To make an excessive display of enthusiasm or sentiment.

    • Anagrams

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