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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

defecates

/dɪˈfɪkeɪtɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does defecates mean?

verb

To excrete or discharge feces from the bowels. To deposit or leave behind something, such as waste or unwanted material.

Example

"The dog defecates in the backyard after its morning walk."

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