throat Synonyms
Another word for throat
• noun (Context 1)
The passage leading from the back of the mouth to the lungs and stomach, consisting of the pharynx and upper esophagus.
"The singer drank warm tea with honey to soothe her sore gullet before the concert."
• noun (Context 2)
The external front surface of a person's or animal's neck.
"She fastened the silver necklace around her neck before leaving for the gala."
• noun (Context 3)
A narrow passage, entrance, or constricted part of an object, vessel, flower corolla, or geographical feature.
"A small marble had become wedged inside the narrow neck of the glass funnel."
• verb (Context 4)
To utter or pronounce in a deep, guttural, or husky voice.
"The actor throated his lines in a low, gravelly whisper that echoed across the stage."
• verb (Context 5)
To cut a narrow groove or channel on the underside of an architectural projection such as a windowsill to prevent rainwater from running back toward a wall.
"The stonemason carefully throated the underside of the limestone sill to ensure proper water drainage."
Opposites of throat
The opposite of throat shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: