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sip Antonyms

Opposite of sip

Because the opposite of sip shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A small mouthful of liquid taken by drinking slowly or delicately, or the act of taking such a drink.

Usage Example

"She took a cautious gulp of the steaming herbal tea before setting the mug down."

Strongest
gulp
guzzle
Strong
swig
chug
draught
quaff

• verb (Context 2)

To drink a liquid slowly by taking only small mouthfuls at a time.

Usage Example

"He sat on the porch and sipped his morning coffee while reading the newspaper."

Strongest
gulp
guzzle
chug
Strong
quaff
swig
down
knock back
swill

Similar words to sip

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

sup
nurse
taste
nip
drop
sample
savor
mouthful
See all synonyms of sip

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sip. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sip
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