phlegm synonyms

phlegm

n.

  1. Apathy

    nonchalance, unconcern, stoicism; see indifference 1.

  2. Sputum

    mucus, spittle, discharge, slime, viscous matter, morbid matter, spit*; see also mucus, saliva.

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