spleen

[spliːn]

spleen Definition

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

• temper
• malice
• resentment
• spite
• ill temper

Antonyms for spleen

• goodwill
• kindness

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.

• a spleen for a spleen

  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.

• have the spleen

  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.