Corruption swallowed what the liberal hand Of bounty scattered.
Thomson.
7. To retract; to recant; as, to swallow one's opinions. "Swallowed his
vows whole." Shak.
8. To put up with; to bear patiently or without retaliation; as, to
swallow an affront or insult.
Syn. -- To absorb; imbibe; ingulf; engross; consume. See Absorb.
Swal"low, v. i. To perform the act of swallowing; as, his cold is so
severe he is unable to swallow.
Swal"low, n. 1. The act of swallowing.