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gar·gle (gärgəl)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·gled, -·gling

  1. to rinse or wash (the throat) with a liquid kept in motion by the slow expulsion of air from the lungs
  2. to utter or speak with the sound of gargling

Etymology: Fr gargouiller < gargouille, throat, waterspout, gargoyle < echoic base *garg- > Gr gargarizein, to gargle, Sans gharghara-h, gurgling

noun

  1. a liquid used for gargling
  2. a gargling sound

gargle Synonyms

gargle

v.

swish, rinse, trill, rinse the mouth, irrigate the throat, use a mouthwash.

gargle Usage Examples

Object

  • sound: He starts to make choking sounds and gargling sounds, but his mouth is wide open like he is screaming, not gargling.
  • scream: A large, yellow gravestone loomed up ahead of him, causing him to give a gargled scream.

Converse of object

  • make: The juice from the berries is mildly laxative and makes a good gargle for sore throats and hoarseness.

Preposition: at

  • onset: Thyme or lemon thyme may also reduce cold symptoms: try gargling at the onset of a sore throat.

Adjective modifier

  • effective: An infusion of Ginger makes an effective gargle for sore throats, and the spice is a favorite in many seasonal drinks and recipes.
  • soluble: There are two sorts of gargle to use:- Soluble aspirin gargle - dissolve a soluble aspirin in a glass of water.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: Some drink from the fountain of knowledge; he only gargled.
  • just: Some drink from the fountain of knowledge, but he just gargled.

Noun used with modifier

  • throat: Make into an infusion, allow to cool and use as a throat gargle.
  • aspirin: There are two sorts of gargle to use:- Soluble aspirin gargle - dissolve a soluble aspirin in a glass of water.
  • bark: Loose teeth ALDER: Alder bark gargle or mouthwash.
  • alder: Loose teeth ALDER: Alder bark gargle or mouthwash.

Preposition: with

  • water: Tea Tree Oil: For a sore throat, gargle with warm water to which has been added 5 drops of tea tree oil.
  • aspirin: Gargling with soluble aspirin ( for people over 12 years old ) may relieve a sore throat or mouth.
  • infusion: Gargle with an infusion of Agrimony is said to create a supple larynx.
  • mouthwash: Rinse and gargle with mouthwash ( mix 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon baking powder with 1 liter of water ).
  • solution: Asthma - drink garlic in milk Stomach problems - gargle with a solution of water and mustard.
  • TCP: I have gargled with TCP and salt water but they've still not cleared up.

Preposition: for

  • throat: An infusion of the berries can be used as a gargle for sore throats, and of the bark and leaves for thrush.
  • hoarseness: The fresh juice or compote was used as a gargle for hoarseness, sore throat and inflamed tonsils, .

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