Synonyms for
Sucking
Definition
The act of drawing something into the mouth by creating a vacuum with the lips and tongue.
Synonyms & similar words
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.