Definitions
There are 11 meanings of the word
Swallowing.
Swallowing - as a noun
The act of swallowing
Example: "One swallow of the liquid was enough"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deglutitiondrinkHypernyms (Closely Related)
consumptioningestionintakeuptakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
oscineoscine birdHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Swallowing - as a verb
Pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
Example: "Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
get downHypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Engulf and destroy
Example: "The nazis swallowed the baltic countries"
Enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
Example: "The huge waves swallowed the small boat and it sank shortly thereafter"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buryeat upimmerseswallow upUtter unclearly
Example: "She swallowed the last words of her speech"
Take back what one has said
Example: "He swallowed his words"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take backunsaywithdrawKeep from expressing
Example: "I swallowed my anger and kept quiet"
Tolerate or accommodate oneself to
Example: "I shall have to accept these unpleasant working conditions"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acceptlive withBelieve or accept without questioning or challenge
Example: "Am i supposed to swallow that story?"
Example Sentences
"Her swallowing reflex was impaired after the surgery."
"He struggled with swallowing pills."
"The feeling of swallowing a large gulp of water was refreshing."
"The doctor recommended a swallowing test for the patient."
"She felt a lump in her throat while swallowing."
Word Game Points
Is SWALLOWING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, swallowing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SWALLOWING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is SWALLOWING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, swallowing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSWALLOWING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is SWALLOWING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, swallowing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSWALLOWING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.
