siphon | Definition of siphon

Synonyms and Antonyms of siphon

1 to remove (liquid) gradually or completely

I let the stranded motorist siphon some of my gas so he could be on his way

Synonyms of siphon

bleed, draft, drain, draw (off), pump, tap

Words Related to siphon

clear, empty, evacuate, exhaust, vacate, vacuate, void

clean, flush, purge

Near Antonyms of siphon

bathe, douse (also dowse), drench, soak, souse, wash, water, wet

deluge, drown, flood, inundate, overflow

submerge, swamp

Antonyms of siphon

2 to cause to move to a central point or along a restricted pathway

investigators discovered that the so-called charitable organization was siphoning funds for personal use

Synonyms of siphon

canalize, channel, channelize, conduct, direct, funnel, pipe

Words Related to siphon

carry, convey, transmit

concentrate, consolidate, focus