suck
/sˈʌk/
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Definitions
Noun
the act of sucking
Verb
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth; "suck the poison from the place where the snake bit"; "suck on a straw"; "the baby sucked on the mother''s breast"
Verb
draw something in by or as if by a vacuum; "Mud was sucking at her feet"
Verb
attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.; "The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad"
Verb
be inadequate or objectionable; "this sucks!"
Verb
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
Verb
take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister''s words"
Verb
give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
Synonyms
absorb
blow
breastfeed
draw
fellate
give suck
go down on
imbibe
lactate
nurse
soak up
sop up
suck in
suck up
sucking
suckle
suction
take in
take up
wet-nurse