Swallow — synonyms, definition

1. swallow (Noun)

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swallow (Noun) — A small amount of liquid food. ex. "a swallow of ale"

swallow (Noun) — The act of swallowing. ex. "one swallow of the liquid was enough"

swallow (Noun) — Small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations.

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2. swallow (Verb)

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swallow (Verb) — Pass through the oesophagus as part of eating or drinking. ex. "Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!"

swallow (Verb) — Engulf and destroy. ex. "The Nazis swallowed the Baltic countries"

swallow (Verb) — Enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing. ex. "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter"

swallow (Verb) — Utter indistinctly. ex. "She swallowed the last words of her speech"

swallow (Verb) — Take back what one has said. ex. "He swallowed his words"

swallow (Verb) — Keep from expressing. ex. "I swallowed my anger and kept quiet"

swallow (Verb) — Tolerate or accommodate oneself to. ex. "I swallowed the insult"

swallow (Verb) — Believe or accept without questioning or challenge. ex. "Am I supposed to swallow that story?"

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