Synonyms for
Swallowed
Definition
To take something into the stomach through the mouth and throat; to consume.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- swallowed whole
- swallowed hard
- swallowed the bait
- swallowed pride
- swallowed a lie
- swallowed the bitter pill
- swallowed up
Word family
Usage note
While 'swallowed' primarily refers to the physical act of taking food or drink into the stomach, it is also used figuratively to mean accepting something unpleasant or difficult, such as 'swallowing one's pride'.
Example sentences
- I swallowed the medicine and felt better.
- The bird swallowed the worm whole.
- He swallowed his pride and apologized.
- She swallowed the food without chewing.
- The snake swallowed the mouse.
Quotes
We swallow greedily any lie that flatters us, but we sip only little by little at a truth we find bitter. - Denis Diderot
Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you. You must be blameless before the Lord your God. Those nations that you will dispossess listen to those who practice sorcery or divination. But as for you, the Lord your God has not permitted you to do so. - Deuteronomy 18:10-14
When you are in the light, everything follows you, but when you enter into the dark, even your own shadow doesn't follow you. - Abhijit Naskar