SUCK

(noun) the act of sucking
synonyms : sucking , suction
(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) give suck to
"The wetnurse suckled the infant", "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
synonyms : breastfeed , give suck , lactate , nurse , suckle , wet-nurse
(verb) take in, also metaphorically
"The sponge absorbs water well", "She drew strength from the minister's words"
synonyms : absorb , draw , imbibe , soak up , sop up , suck up , take in , take up
(verb) draw something in by or as if by a vacuum
"Mud was sucking at her feet"
(verb) provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
synonyms : blow , fellate , go down on
(verb) be inadequate or objectionable
"this sucks!"
(verb) attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.
"The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad"
synonyms : suck in

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