INGULF Synonyms
There is 0 hypernym of the word ingulf. (close relations)
engulf
Best Alternative Words for INGULF
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drown | verbv | |||||||
verb • cover completely or make imperceptible • get rid of as if by submerging • die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating • kill by submerging in water • be covered with or submerged in a liquid • be in danger of dying from submersion in a liquid and asphyxiation | ||||||||
engulf | verbv | |||||||
verb • devote (oneself) fully to • flow over or cover completely | ||||||||
immerse | verbv | |||||||
verb • thrust or throw into • devote (oneself) fully to • enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing • cause to be immersed | ||||||||
inundate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid • fill or cover completely, usually with water | ||||||||
submerge | verbv | |||||||
verb • sink below the surface; go under or as if under water • cover completely or make imperceptible • put under water • fill or cover completely, usually with water | ||||||||
submerse | verbv | |||||||
verb • sink below the surface; go under or as if under water • put under water | ||||||||
swallow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a small amount of liquid food • the act of swallowing • small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations verb • pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking • engulf and destroy • enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing • utter unclearly • take back what one has said • keep from expressing • tolerate or accommodate oneself to • believe or accept without questioning or challenge |