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defecate Synonyms

Another word for defecate

Choosing another word for defecate depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To discharge solid waste or feces from the bowels.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian asked whether the dog had been able to eat and excrete normally after the surgery."

Strong
excrete
poop
evacuate
relieve oneself

• verb (Context 2)

To clear of dregs, impurities, or sediment; to refine or purify (especially in chemical or sugar-refining processes).

Usage Example

"In traditional sugar manufacturing, lime and heat are applied to clarify the raw cane juice before evaporation."

Strongest
clarify
Strong
purify
refine
cleanse

Opposites of defecate

The opposite of defecate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

contaminate
adulterate
pollute
See all opposites of defecate

• Nearby Words

defeatedly
defeatism
defeatist
defecate
defecation
defect
defection

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Defecate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/defecate
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