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SWALLOW UP Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the phrase swallow up. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the phrase swallow up. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SWALLOW UP

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bury
verbv
verb

• cover from sight

• place in a grave or tomb

• place in the earth and cover with soil

• enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

• embed deeply

• dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

immerse
verbv
verb

• thrust or throw into

• devote (oneself) fully to

• enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

• cause to be immersed

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

eat up
verbv
verb

• finish eating all the food on one's plate or on the table

• use up (resources or materials)

• enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing

Best Hypernyms For SWALLOW UP

Here is a list of related hypernyms for swallow up, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (2)
enclose inclose
Phrases (1)
close in

Alternatives for BURY

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