cough
Sometimes followed by up: to force (something) out of the lungs or throat by pushing air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound), and out through the mouth.
To cause (oneself or something) to be in a certain condition in the manner described in etymology 1 sense 1.1.
To express (words, etc.) in the manner described in etymology 1 sense 1.1.
To surrender (information); to confess.
Chiefly followed by up: to give up or hand over (something); especially, to pay up (money).
To push air from the lungs through the glottis (causing a short, explosive sound) and out through the mouth, usually to expel something blocking or irritating the airway.
To make a noise like a cough.
To surrender information; to confess, to spill the beans.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing