swallow

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of SWALLOW

the portion of a serving of a beverage that is swallowed at one time <drank the cool refreshing water in two swallows and held out her cup for more>

Synonyms belt, draft, drag, gulp, nip, quaff, shot, sip, slug, snort, sup, swallow, swig, swill

Related Words dram, drop

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