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Another word for lip

lip Synonyms

lip

n.

A fleshy portion of the mouth
speech organ, fold of flesh, edge of the mouth, liplike part, labium, labrum; see also mouth1.
An edge
spout, margin, brim, flange, portal, nozzle, overlap, projection, flare; see also edge 1, rim.

bite one's lips

show restraint, keep back one's anger, hold one's temper in check; see restrain oneself.

hang on the lips of

attend to, heed, hang on one's every word; see listen 2.

keep a stiff upper lip*

take heart, be encouraged, remain strong; see suffer 3.

smack one's lips

express satisfaction, enjoy, be delighted; see appreciate 1.

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Another word for lip

verb

To flow against or along:

bathe, lap, lave, wash. See dry

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Her lip began to tremble.
She nibbled on her lower lip, thinking furiously.
Mary gnawed on her lower lip and it was her turn to blush.
Her face had shriveled, her upper lip had sunk in, and her eyes were dim.
He glanced at her and his lip twitched.

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