Urinate or defecate, as in The puppy relieved itself in the middle of the floor. The use of relieve for these bodily functions dates from the mid-1800s.
relieve oneself
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The verb has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
eliminate urine
Synonyms: make, urinate, piddle, puddle, micturate, piss, pee, pee-pee, make water, take a leak, spend a penny, wee, wee-wee, pass water
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