gush vs spurt

gush

verb
  • To flow forth suddenly, in great volume. 

  • To make an excessive display of enthusiasm, praise, or sentiment. 

  • To send (something) flowing forth suddenly in great volume. 

  • To ejaculate during orgasm. 

noun
  • A sudden rapid outflow. 

spurt

verb
  • To cause to gush out suddenly or violently in a stream or jet. 

  • To make a strong effort for a short period of time. 

  • To rush from a confined place in a small stream or jet. 

noun
  • Ejaculation of semen. 

  • The act of spurting, or something spurted 

  • A brief gush, as of liquid spurting from an orifice or a cut/wound. 

  • A moment, a short period of time. 

  • A sudden brief burst of, or increase in, speed, effort, activity, emotion or development. 

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