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deglutition vs swallow

swallow vs deglutition

deglutition and swallow both are nouns.

deglutition is not a verb while swallow is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deglutition Yes No No No
swallow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, deglutition and swallow are synonyms defined as:
  • deglutition and swallow: the act of swallowing
Other synonyms of deglutition include drink.
deglutition (noun) swallow (noun)
the act of swallowing the act of swallowing
small long-winged songbird noted for swift graceful flight and the regularity of its migrations
a small amount of liquid food
deglutition (verb) swallow (verb)
believe or accept without questioning or challenge
keep from expressing
tolerate or accommodate oneself to
take back what one has said
utter unclearly
engulf and destroy
pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking
enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
Difference between deglutition and swallow

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