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quaff Antonyms

Opposite of quaff

Because the opposite of quaff shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To drink a beverage (especially an alcoholic one) heartily and in large drafts.

Usage Example

"The travelers stopped at the roadside inn to sip mugs of cold cider after their long hike."

Strongest
sip
Strong
nurse

• noun (Context 2)

An alcoholic beverage, or a hearty draft of such a drink.

Usage Example

"The local brewery's new amber ale is an easy, refreshing sip for a warm afternoon."

Strongest
sip

Similar words to quaff

Words similar to quaff shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

swig
draught
draft
guzzle
knock back
gulp
swill
swallow
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