Synonyms for gargle
- verb
Most common
Definitions
- v. 1
To clean one's mouth by holding water or some other liquid in the back of the mouth and blowing air out from the lungs.
Forms
- Past participle
- gargled
e.g. gargled → rinsed…
Example sentences
- rinse Before chopping the lettuce, thoroughly rinse it.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| gargle | rising | |
| rinse | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 5 letters
- rinse1