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What is a synonym for swallow?

Here are some synonyms for "swallow," depending on the context:

For the act of consuming something:

* Ingest

* Consume

* Gobble (implies eating quickly)

* Gulp (implies swallowing quickly)

* Swig (implies swallowing a large amount of liquid)

* Down (informal, often used for drinks)

* Take (can be used for both food and drink)

* Devour (implies eating greedily)

For the act of suppressing feelings:

* Suppress

* Conceal

* Hide

* Bottle up

* Hold back

* Endure

For the act of accepting something:

* Accept

* Tolerate

* Endure

* Bear

* Put up with

* Submit to

The best synonym will depend on the specific context of your sentence.

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