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Detailed Synonyms for phlegm in English

phlegm:

phlegm [the ~] noun

  1. the phlegm
    the phlegm; the gob; the lump of spit; the spit
  2. the phlegm
    the phlegm
  3. the phlegm
    – inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy 1
    the lethargy; the phlegm; the languor; the flatness; the sluggishness
    – inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy 1
  4. the phlegm
    – expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness 1
    the phlegm; the sputum
    – expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness 1
  5. the phlegm
    – apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions 1
    the indifference; the phlegm; the emotionlessness; the impassivity; the stolidity; the unemotionality; the impassiveness
    – apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions 1

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Related Definitions for "phlegm":

  1. inactivity; showing an unusual lack of energy1
  2. expectorated matter; saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages; in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness1
  3. apathy demonstrated by an absence of emotional reactions1

Related Synonyms for phlegm