Synonyms of suck

suck

verb

ˈsək 

informal + sometimes impolite

as in to smell

to be objectionable or unsatisfactory

it's amazing that a song that sucks so bad can be so popular

Synonyms & Similar Words

• smell
• bite
• stink

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rule
• rock

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of suck

The mare, named Valentine, had to be fitted with the mask to protect her from the blood-sucking midges (flies) that have reached plague status along the coast this season. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026

Construction on data centers is propping up the economy and sucking up trillions in investments. — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026

Where regular vacuums are made to pick up dust, dirt and pet hair, Shop-Vacs have the power to suck up nails, screws, wires, scraps of wood, metal, plastic and anything that fits inside the hose. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

The South Tower of the Trade Center seemed to suck the plane into itself. — Timothy Townsend, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing suck

• suck (up)
• suck in