defecate

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /dɛfɪkeɪt/

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Verb

Plain form defecate

Third-person singular defecates

Past tense defecated

Past participle defecated

Present participle defecating

1. If a person or animal defecates, they get rid of feces from the anus.
   • Synonyms: poop and shit

   Please go to the toilet if you need to defecate.

Related words

• defecation