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MAW Antonyms

There are 5 antonyms of the word maw. (opposite meanings)
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Definition of MAW

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chasm
nounn
noun

• a deep opening in the earth's surface

gape
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an expression of openmouthed astonishment

• a stare of amazement (usually with the mouth open)

verb

• look with amazement; look stupidly

• be wide open

jaw
nounn
noun

• the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

• the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth

• holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• talk incessantly and tiresomely

• chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

• censure severely or angrily

mouth
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

• the externally visible part of the oral cavity on the face and the system of organs surrounding the opening

• an opening that resembles a mouth (as of a cave or a gorge)

• the point where a stream issues into a larger body of water

• a person conceived as a consumer of food

• a spokesperson (as a lawyer)

• an impudent or insolent rejoinder

• the opening of a jar or bottle

verb

• express in speech

• articulate silently; form words with the lips only

• touch with the mouth

yawn
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom

verb

• utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired

• be wide open

Alternatives for CHASM

Alternatives for GAPE

Alternatives for JAW

Alternatives for MOUTH

Alternatives for YAWN

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