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gulp Synonyms

Another word for gulp

Choosing another word for gulp depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

An act of swallowing food, drink, or air quickly or in a large amount.

Usage Example

"After finishing the race, he took a deep swallow of fresh air."

Strongest
swallow
Strong
swig
draught
chug

• verb (Context 2)

To swallow food or drink quickly, eagerly, or in large mouthfuls.

Usage Example

"Running late for the bus, he had to guzzle his morning coffee and rush out the door."

Strongest
guzzle
Strong
chug
swill
gobble
wolf down
quaff

• noun (Context 3)

A large mouthful of liquid swallowed at one time.

Usage Example

"She finished the remaining water in her glass in a single mouthful."

Strong
mouthful
swig
swallow

• verb (Context 4)

To make an audible swallowing motion or breathe in spasmodically, typically in response to strong emotion such as fear, nervousness, or surprise.

Usage Example

"The nervous student could only swallow when called upon to present first."

Strong
swallow
gasp
Weak
choke

Opposites of gulp

The opposite of gulp shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

sip
nibble
drop
nurse
See all opposites of gulp

• Nearby Words

gullible
gullibly
gully
gulp
gum
gumball
gumbo

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Gulp. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/gulp
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