Synonyms for
Swallowing
Definition
The action of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body through the mouth.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- swallowing hard
- swallowing pride
- swallowing whole
- swallowing down
- swallowing food
- swallowing pills
- swallowing air
Word family
Usage note
While 'swallowing' primarily refers to the physical act of passing food or drink down the throat, it can also be used figuratively to mean accepting something unpleasant or difficult. Be mindful of the context to understand the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- He was having trouble swallowing the pill.
- She took a big gulp before swallowing.
- Dogs have a tendency to swallow things they shouldn't.
- I could feel the lump in my throat as I tried to swallow my tears.
- He swallowed his pride and apologized for his mistake.
Quotes
I can't swallow that. - Elvis Presley
I can't swallow being second. - John McEnroe
The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place; from the sky, from the earth, from a scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider's web. - Pablo Picasso