Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To draw liquid or air into the mouth using your lips and the action of the tongue and cheeks, usually creating a vacuum.
Suck
/sʌk/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Babies love to suck on a pacifier.This movie sucks; let's watch something else.
Etymology:
The word suck originated from the Old English sūcan which is related to the Old Norse sūga, Middle Dutch sūken, and Old High German sūgan, all meaning to draw in, often with the mouth.
Usage Statistics:
37 mentions per 1 million words 
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