Defecate

usgb/ˈdefəkeɪt,ˈdefəkeɪtss,ˈdefəkeɪtɪdɪd,ˈdefəkeɪtɪŋɪŋ/
verb

To remove waste from the body through the anus.

After eating, it is normal for humans and animals to defecate.
Visual representation of "defecate" - To remove waste from the body through the anus.

Often appears as...

  • defecate in public
  • unable to defecate

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Formal

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Formality Level

Defecate is a formal term, more clinical than everyday words like 'poop'.

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The doctor asked if she was able to defecate normally.
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Public Sensitivity

Using 'defecate' in public or social situations might be viewed as indelicate or impolite.

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In polite company, he referred to needing to defecate indirectly.
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Medical Context

Defecate is used frequently in medical or health contexts to discuss bowel movements.

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Patients are often asked about their ability to defecate when discussing digestive health.
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