ingorge

/ɪŋɡɔːrʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to swallow or take in a large amount of something suddenly, typically water

“The dam ingored a huge amount of water during the heavy rainfall.”

2. verb

to take in or engulf something, especially a person or animal

“The giant wave ingored the small boat and dragged it underwater.”

3. noun

the act of swallowing or taking in a large amount of something suddenly

“The ingore of the water caused a massive flood in the city.”

Synonyms

  • engulf
  • gulp
  • swallow

Antonyms

  • deplete
  • drain