Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
defecate
verb
/ˈdɛfɪkeɪt/
Definition
To discharge waste matter from the body, particularly from the bowels.
Examples
- It’s important for your health to defecate regularly.
- After eating, many animals will defecate to get rid of waste.
Meaning
The act of eliminating solid waste from the digestive tract through the anus.
Synonyms
- evacuate
- excrete
- eliminate
