Phrase guide

suck under

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To pull (someone or something) under the surface of a body of water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive, transitive

Examples

  • He was sucked under by the riptide.
  • The power of the riptide sucked him under.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To cause (someone or something) to figuratively drown, such as by succumbing to a pressure or problem.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, figuratively, intransitive, transitive

Examples

  • Our country will be sucked under by my opponent's policies.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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