I . swal·low2 [ˈswɒləʊ, am. angl. ˈswɑ:loʊ] SAM.
1. swallow (action):
II . swal·low2 [ˈswɒləʊ, am. angl. ˈswɑ:loʊ] GLAG. preh. glag.
1. swallow (eat):
2. swallow usu passive GOSP. fig. (take over):
3. swallow fig. (engulf):
4. swallow fig. (use up):
5. swallow fig. pog. (believe unquestioningly):
6. swallow fig. pog. (suffer):
7. swallow fig. (suppress):
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to swallow one's anger/disappointment