Antonyms for
tongue
The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.
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All Definitions for Tongue

Below are all the dictionary definitions of tongue:

1The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.
2Such an organ, as taken from animals and used for food (especially from cows).
3Any similar organ, such as the lingual ribbon, or odontophore, of a mollusk
4The proboscis of a moth or butterfly
5Or the lingua of an insect.
6A language.
7A manner of speaking, often habitually.
8A person speaking in a specified manner.
9The power of articulate utterance
10Speech generally.
11Glossolalia.
12In a shoe, the flap of material that goes between the laces and the foot (so called because it resembles a tongue in the mouth).
13Any large or long physical protrusion on an automotive or machine part or any other part that fits into a long groove on another part.
14A projection, or slender appendage or fixture.
15A long, narrow strip of land, projecting from the mainland into a sea or lake.
16The pole of a towed or drawn vehicle or farm implement (e.g., trailer, cart, plow, harrow), by which it is pulled
17For example, the pole of an ox cart, to the end of which the oxen are yoked.
18The clapper of a bell.
19An individual point of flame from a fire.
20A small sole (type of fish).
21A short piece of rope spliced into the upper part of standing backstays, etc.
22Also, the upper main piece of a mast composed of several pieces.
23A reed.
24A division of formation
25A layer or member of a formation that pinches out in one direction.
26The middle protrusion of a triple-tailed flag.
27On a wind instrument, to articulate a note by starting the air with a tap of the tongue, as though by speaking a 'd' or 't' sound (alveolar plosive).
28To manipulate with the tongue.
29To lick, penetrate or manipulate with the tongue during flirting or oral sex.
30To protrude in relatively long, narrow sections.
31To join by means of a tongue and groove.
32The speakers of a language, collectively.
33A voice, (the distinctive sound of a person's speech)
34Accent (distinctive manner of pronouncing a language).
35Discourse
36The fluency of speech or expression.
37Discourse
38Fluency of speech or expression.
39Honorable discourse
40Eulogy.
41To talk
42To prate.
43To speak
44To utter.
45To chide
46To scold.
47A surname.
48A village by the Kyle of Tongue in Sutherland, Highland council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NC5956).

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About antonyms for tongue

Finding the right antonym for tongue helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The flexible muscular organ in the mouth that is used to move food around, for tasting and that is moved into various positions to modify the flow of air from the lungs in order to produce different sounds in speech.", tongue has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.

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