Gulp back
verb
Suppress an emotion or reaction, often a way to control oneself or not show one's true feelings.
She gulped back her tears when she heard the sad news.
Often appears as...
- gulp back tears
- gulp back emotions
verb
To swallow back, especially in order to prevent from spitting out or vomiting.
He was about to vomit, but managed to gulp back.
Often appears as...
- gulp back vomit
- gulp back a drink
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
Suppress an emotion or reaction, often a way to control oneself or not show one's true feelings.
She gulped back her tears when she heard the sad news.
Often appears as...
- gulp back tears
- gulp back emotions
verb
To swallow back, especially in order to prevent from spitting out or vomiting.
He was about to vomit, but managed to gulp back.
Often appears as...
- gulp back vomit
- gulp back a drink
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Restraint
Expressing the effort to control emotions, especially in public or serious situations.
During the ceremony, he had to gulp back his excitement.
Pro Tip 2/3Internal Conflict
Shows an inner struggle, often when an individual tries to hide what they're really feeling.
She gulped back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Desperation
Indicates silent suffering or enduring pain without letting it show openly.
He gulped back his frustration with a smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Restraint
Expressing the effort to control emotions, especially in public or serious situations.
During the ceremony, he had to gulp back his excitement.
Pro Tip 2/3Internal Conflict
Shows an inner struggle, often when an individual tries to hide what they're really feeling.
She gulped back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Desperation
Indicates silent suffering or enduring pain without letting it show openly.
He gulped back his frustration with a smile.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Restraint
Expressing the effort to control emotions, especially in public or serious situations.
During the ceremony, he had to gulp back his excitement.
Pro Tip 2/3Internal Conflict
Shows an inner struggle, often when an individual tries to hide what they're really feeling.
She gulped back a laugh during the serious meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Quiet Desperation
Indicates silent suffering or enduring pain without letting it show openly.
He gulped back his frustration with a smile.
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