gargle

The word “gargle” has 2 syllables: gar-gle

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɑːrɡəl/

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In the thesaurus, “gargle” has 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for gargle along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for gargle

noun
1. A liquid used for gargling.
2. The sound of gargling.
3. Lager, drink.
4. A carved grotesque figure on a spout which conveys water away from the gutters.
5. Any decorative carved grotesque figure on a building.
6. A fictional winged monster.
7. An ugly woman.
verb
1. To clean one's mouth by holding water or some other liquid in the back of the mouth and blowing air out from the lungs.
2. To make a sound like the one made while gargling.
3. To clean a specific part of the body by gargling (almost always throat or mouth).
4. To use (a liquid) for purposes of cleaning one's mouth or throat by gargling.

Gargle with salt water to soothe a sore throat.
The dentist recommended that I gargle with mouthwash twice a day.
I always gargle with mouthwash after brushing my teeth.
To ease his congestion, he decided to gargle with warm water and honey.
After eating spicy food, it's helpful to gargle with water to freshen your breath.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to gargle, such as: blast, bleat, bray, clang, clangor, clank, clash.

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