swallowing

Speech parts

1. swallowing - Noun

2. swallowing - Verb

Meaning

of Swallow

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

take taking bear guzzle believe accept stand credit drinking drink eating overcome absorption withdraw consume

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Antonyms

feeling failing believing diminishing accusing fluctuating

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Phrases with the word

swallowing whole painful swallowing swallowing disorders excessive swallowing of air problem with swallowing pain when swallowing

Examples

A Phase I study involved me swallowing pills never before taken by human beings. Source: Internet

A tongue thrust happens when the tongue pushes forward through the front teeth when talking, swallowing, or when at rest. Source: Internet

A small tube under the tongue that connects to the lungs allows it to breathe while swallowing. Source: Internet

An owl's sharp beak and powerful talons allow it to kill its prey before swallowing it whole (if it is not too big). Source: Internet

Due to the effect on swallowing, secretions of mucus may build up in the airway, causing suffocation. Source: Internet

A few highlights: Mayhem (Dean Winters) is "a four-year-old ring bearer with a bad habit of swallowing stuff" in a wedding-themed Allstate ad. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

swallowe swallower swallowfish swallowing air swallowing difficulties swallowing difficulty