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suction

[suhk-shuhn] / ˈsʌk ʃən /
NOUN
absorption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion inhalation osmosis reception
WEAK
drinking in soaking up taking in uptake
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
leverage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advantage bargaining chip clout weight
STRONG
ascendancy authority break drag edge grease power pull rank ropes
WEAK
jump on
Antonyms
STRONG
weakness
NOUN
sucking
Synonyms
STRONG
lactation
NOUN
traction
Synonyms
STRONG
absorption adherence adhesion constriction contraction drag draught drawing grip haulage pull pulling purchase resorption strain stress stretch suck towage
Antonyms
WEAK
slipperiness
VERB
suck
Synonyms
STRONGEST
absorb drink inhale
STRONG
draw engulf imbibe nurse sip

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Get ready for the thrilling power of SUCTION!

From Golf Digest • Jul. 17, 2018

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