sucks in

Pulls air inside

To suck in is to draw inward by creating a vacuum or negative pressure: The ventilation system sucks in air from outside.

Figuratively, it means to involve someone unwillingly or gradually: I got sucked in by the drama.

To suck in one's stomach is to hold it taut, making it appear flatter: She sucked in her gut for the photo.

Related

ensnare · engulf · overwhelm · black hole · draw · entangle · absorb · trap · slurp · drag in · pull · soak up · comprehend · learn · intake · breathe · pull down · internalize

Opposites
direction of airflow/fluid movement

sucks inblows out

Extinguishes by exhaling

expels · exhales · breathes out · spits out · ejects

drawing in vs. releasing (abstract/metaphorical)

sucks inspits out

Forcibly ejects from mouth

pushes away · releases · repels · lets go · expels

physical body action (stomach/breath)

sucks insticks out

Extends outward noticeably

lets out · relaxes · expands · releases · distends

Family

suck, sucks, sucked, sucking, sucker, suckers

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G