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swallow vs deglutition

deglutition vs swallow

swallow and deglutition both are nouns.

swallow is a verb but deglutition is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
swallow Yes No Yes No
deglutition Yes No No No
As nouns, swallow and deglutition are synonyms defined as:
  • swallow and deglutition: the act of swallowing
Other synonyms of swallow include drink.
swallow (noun) deglutition (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
swallow (verb) deglutition (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 swallow and deglutition

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