spawn

spawn

verb

To produce or give rise to something, often in large numbers.

"The new policy spawned widespread discontent."

noun

The offspring of a person or animal, often used contemptuously.

"He called the troublesome children 'the devil's spawn'."

noun

The eggs of fish, frogs, or other aquatic animals.

"The pond was thick with frog spawn."

verb

To release or deposit eggs, especially by fish or amphibians.

"Salmon swim upstream to spawn their eggs."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: breed, engender