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swallow

verbgeneral useuncommon/ẽ.ˈgo.lɐ̃j̃/en·go·lem

Definition

1

Third person plural present indicative of the verb to swallow: they swallow.

Usage examples

“The birds swallow the seeds whole.”
“They swallow their pride and apologize.”

Synonyms

gulpingest

Antonyms

spit outreject

Common combinations

swallow foodswallow a pillswallow prideswallow hard

Idiomatic expressions

  • Swallow one's pride (to accept something humiliating).
  • Swallow the bait (to be tricked).