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belch Synonyms
Another word for belch
Choosing another word for belch depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An act or sound of noisily expelling gas from the stomach through the mouth.
Usage Example
"He covered his mouth and apologized after letting out an unexpected burp at the dinner table."
Strongest
burp
eructation
• verb (Context 2)
To emit gas noisily from the stomach through the mouth.
Usage Example
"Drinking carbonated beverages too quickly can cause a person to burp."
Strongest
burp
eruct
Strong
eructate
• verb (Context 3)
To send out or eject smoke, flame, or ash violently or in large quantities (especially of a chimney, engine, or volcano).
Usage Example
"The factory smokestacks continued to spew thick gray fumes into the morning sky."
Strongest
spew
Strong
disgorge
emit
eject
discharge
spout
• noun (Context 4)
A sudden, forceful discharge or burst of smoke, flame, or gas.
Usage Example
"The old locomotive started up with a loud rattle and a thick outburst of dark smoke."
Strong
outburst
discharge
spurt
Opposites of belch
The opposite of belch shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
absorb
take in
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Belch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/belch