1. past tense and past participle of swallow; caused food or drink to go down the throat into the stomach
2. past tense and past participle of swallow; accepted or believed something without question or protest
Usage: figurative
3. past tense and past participle of swallow; suppressed or held back an emotion or response
Usage: figurative

Examples

• She swallowed the pill with a glass of water.
• The child swallowed his food too quickly.
• He swallowed the lie without questioning it.
• She swallowed her pride and apologized.
• The fog swallowed the entire city.
• The waves swallowed the small boat.
• He swallowed his anger and remained calm.