Synonyms of guzzle

guzzle

verb

ˈgə-zəl 

1

as in to sip

to swallow in liquid form

guzzled my soda before I could stop him

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sip
• drink
• gulp
• slurp
• quaff
• imbibe
• lick
• swig
• swill
• sup
• suck
• toss (down or off)
• hoist
• consume
• pound (down)
• belt (down)
• slug (down)
• knock back
• mouth (down)
• wine
• lap
• toast
• tipple
• put away
• kill
• down
• nip
• ingurgitate
• pledge

2

as in to drink

to partake excessively of alcoholic beverages

teenagers sneaking out to guzzle in the woods

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drink
• booze
• tipple
• liquor (up)
• revel
• soak
• bib
• carouse
• hit the bottle
• lush (up)
• imbibe
• booze it up
• nip

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• abstain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of guzzle

These behemoth, gas-guzzling vehicles disappeared with the brand. — Matt Degen, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Synthesis also guzzles energy, and energy consumption is the foundation of modern growth, a hallmark of the Great Acceleration. — Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026

They were designed to combat the carbon emissions of gas-guzzling automobiles, and conspicuous consumption is at odds with saving the planet. — Matthew Lynn, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026

Stellantis’ Ram brand has brought the gas-guzzling engines back for its full-size pickup line. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026