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spleen

[spliːn]

spleen Definition

  • 1an organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen, which filters blood and stores white blood cells
  • 2bad temper; spitefulness

Using spleen: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spleen" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The spleen is an important organ for the immune system.

  • Example

    He vented his spleen on his coworkers after a bad day at work.

  • Example

    She couldn't hide her spleen towards her ex-husband during the divorce proceedings.

spleen Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spleen

Antonyms for spleen

Phrases with spleen

  • vent one's spleen

    to express one's anger or frustration

    Example

    He vented his spleen on his coworkers after a bad day at work.

  • to take revenge on someone who has wronged you

    Example

    She decided to get a spleen for a spleen and spread rumors about her ex-husband.

  • to be in a bad mood or have a bad temper

    Example

    He must have had the spleen when he snapped at me earlier.

Origins of spleen

from Old French 'esplen', from Latin 'splen', from Greek 'splēn'

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Summary: spleen in Brief

The term 'spleen' [spliːn] refers to an organ located in the upper left part of the abdomen that filters blood and stores white blood cells. It also means bad temper or spitefulness, as in 'He vented his spleen on his coworkers after a bad day at work.' Phrases like 'vent one's spleen' and 'have the spleen' are used to describe expressing anger or being in a bad mood.