
Regurgitate
Animal Behavior
Used mostly for animals, especially birds feeding their chicks.

Mother penguins regurgitate their food to nourish their babies.
Not Always Illness
Regurgitating doesn't always mean the animal is sick; it can be normal behavior.

Healthy young raptors regurgitate pellets consisting of indigestible material.
Human Context
When referring to humans, it usually implies illness or disgust.

He regurgitated his meal after riding the roller coaster.
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DisgorgeEjectEmitExpelRetchSpewThrow upVomit
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