to move food, drink, or other substances down the throat through muscular action

to swallow

to wolf down one's food; to devour ravenously; to gorge oneself

to swallow (food or drink)

to die or breathe one's last breath

to chew carefully and swallow slowly

to suppress (a sob, harsh words etc)

to endure bullying, insults, or hardship stoically without complaining; literally to swallow one's knocked-out teeth after being struck

difficulty in swallowing; dysphagia

dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)