swallow deeply

Frequency: 6.77.9 per million words

To make a noticeable or forceful swallowing motion, often as a reaction to strong emotion.

swallowVERB + ADVERB (related to throat muscle movement/emotion)

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deeply

Examples (10)

  • He swallowed deeply, trying to calm his racing heart.
  • She swallowed deeply as she heard the terrible news.
  • The actor swallowed deeply before delivering his emotional monologue.
  • Overcome with emotion, he swallowed deeply and stared into the distance.
  • She swallowed deeply, a lump forming in her throat.
  • He swallowed deeply, the bitterness of defeat still fresh.
  • Nervously, she swallowed deeply before speaking.
  • The shock made him swallow deeply and involuntarily.
  • He swallowed deeply, the realization of his mistake hitting him hard.
  • Despite her fear, she swallowed deeply and faced the challenge.