noun
the act of sucking
Synonyms
verb
draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth
Examples
- 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
Examples
- Mud was sucking at her feet
verb
attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
Synonyms
suck in
Examples
- The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad
verb
be inadequate or objectionable
Synonyms
Examples
- this sucks!
- this blows!
verb
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
Synonyms
verb
take in, also metaphorically
Synonyms
Examples
- The sponge absorbs water well
- She drew strength from the minister's words
verb
give suck to
Synonyms
Examples
- The wetnurse suckled the infant
- You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places