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sip Synonyms

Another word for sip

Choosing another word for sip depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match 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 sup of the steaming herbal tea before setting the mug down."

Strongest
sup
Strong
taste
nip
drop
mouthful
Weak
swallow

• 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
sup
Strong
nurse
taste
sample
savor
Weak
drink

Opposites of sip

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

gulp
guzzle
chug
swig
quaff
down
draught
knock back
See all opposites of sip

• Nearby Words

sinus
sinusitis
sion
sip
siphon
sipper
sippy

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