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swallow back

UK
/ˈswɒləʊ bæk/
US
/ˈswɑloʊ bæk/

Translations

swallow backverb
swallowed back
Past Simple
swallowed back
Past Participle
swallowing back
Gerund
UK
/ˈswɒləʊ bæk/
US
/ˈswɑloʊ bæk/
ravalerEn parlant d’une émotion, d’une réaction ou de larmes ; registre courant.
She had to swallow back her tears as she delivered the bad news.
Elle a dû ravaler ses larmes en annonçant la mauvaise nouvelle.
Synonyms
repress
stifle
suppress
contain
hold back

Definitions

swallow backverb
To suppress or hold back an emotion or reaction, especially tears or anger.
She had to swallow back her tears as she delivered the bad news.
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