Verbs for Oral Actions

to bite and crush food into smaller pieces with the teeth to make it easier to swallow

He chews his food slowly to aid digestion.

to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

The dog warned the intruder by growling before attempting to bite.

squeeze tightly between the fingers

She nipped the button on the jacket to fasten it securely.

to crush or grind something loudly and noisily with the teeth

He crunched the potato chips loudly during the movie.

to chew or bite down on something with a strong, audible, and repeated motion

The hungry toddler couldn't wait to chomp the crunchy apple, revealing a toothy grin with each bite.

to chew steadily or vigorously, often making a crunching sound

During the movie, we sat on the couch and munch on popcorn.

to eat or drink noisily by inhaling a liquid or soft food, such as soup or noodles, often with a distinctive, impolite sound

He couldn't help but slurp his noodles loudly, causing a few raised eyebrows in the restaurant.

to chew on something persistently

The puppy likes to gnaw on chew toys to soothe its teething discomfort.

to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth

It's important to thoroughly masticate your food for better digestion.

a small bite of food

to exhale forcefully through the mouth

She blew on her cup of hot tea to cool it down before taking a sip.

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

Mosquitoes suck blood from their victims to nourish themselves.

to forcefully release saliva or phlegm from the mouth

The baseball player habitually spat sunflower seed shells while waiting for his turn at bat.

to pass the tongue over a surface, typically to taste or eat something

The cat stretched out its tongue to lick its paw and clean its fur.

(of saliva) to flow from the mouth, usually in response to excitement or anticipation

The baby would often drool while teething.

to let saliva flow uncontrollably from the mouth, often due to excitement or hunger

The dog began to slaver at the smell of the barbecue.

to allow saliva to flow excessively from the mouth

The Saint Bernard dog tended to slobber when it got excited.

to generate saliva, typically triggered by the expectation or smell of delicious food

The chef's exquisite aroma from the kitchen made the diners salivate in anticipation.

a medicated solution used for gargling and rinsing the mouth