Synonyms for
Sucking
Definition
The act of drawing something into the mouth by creating a vacuum with the lips and tongue.
Synonyms & similar words
sopup
breastfeed
suckin
blow
takein
absorb
soakup
fellate
lactate
suckup
wetnurse
suction
godownon
bottlefeed
givesuck
takeup
suckle
draw
nurse
imbibe
suck
chewing
munching
nibbling
biting
gnawing
sipping
drinking
lapping
swallowing
gulping
ingesting
devouring
consuming
feeding
nursing
sustaining
scoffing
wolfing
gulp
imbibe
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- sucking air
- sucking up
- sucking in
- sucking blood
- sucking thumb
- sucking wind
- sucking on
- sucking it up
Word family
Usage note
The word 'sucking' can have negative connotations, often implying flattery or taking advantage of a situation. It is also used literally for the act of drawing in liquid or air.
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Example sentences
- The baby is sucking on his pacifier.
- The vampire was sucking blood from his victim.
- She was sucking on a lollipop while waiting in line.
- The straw was sucking up the milkshake.
- The mosquito was sucking blood from my arm.
Quotes
I can suck melancholy out of a song as a weasel sucks eggs.
I always thought that sucking at basketball was a talent.
A baby is God's opinion that life should go on.