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deglutition vs swig

swig vs deglutition

deglutition and swig both are nouns.

deglutition is not a verb while swig is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
deglutition Yes No No No
swig Yes No Yes No
As nouns, swig is a hyponym of deglutition; that is, swig is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than deglutition:
  • deglutition: the act of swallowing
  • swig: a large and hurried swallow
Other hyponyms of deglutition include aerophagia, draft, draught, gulp, sip.
deglutition (noun) swig (noun)
the act of swallowing a large and hurried swallow
deglutition (verb) swig (verb)
to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught
strike heavily, especially with the fist or a bat
Difference between deglutition and swig

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