swallow Synonyms
Another word for swallow
• verb (Context 1)
To cause food, drink, or other substances to pass down the throat and into the stomach.
"She took a sip of water to help her gulp the pill."
• noun (Context 2)
An act of passing food, liquid, or other substances down the throat.
"He finished the rest of his coffee in one large gulp."
• noun (Context 3)
A small, widely distributed migratory songbird of the family Hirundinidae, typically characterized by long pointed wings, a deeply forked tail, and swift, graceful flight.
"A flock of swallows darted across the evening sky, catching insects in mid-air."
• verb (Context 4)
To accept something without question or objection (often referring to a lie, excuse, or unfair situation).
"The public was unwilling to believe the government's weak excuse for the sudden tax increase."
• verb (Context 5)
To engulf, enclose, or completely envelop something, often causing it to disappear.
"The small fishing boat was quickly swallowed by the massive waves during the storm."
Opposites of swallow
The opposite of swallow shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: