Answer: swallows

AnswerCrossword Clue
SWALLOWSSwift and graceful long-winged birds
SWALLOWSGulps down
SWALLOWSCapistrano returnees
SWALLOWSCapistrano visitors
SWALLOWSSan Juan Capistrano returnees
swallowsBelieve unquestioningly (a lie or unlikely assertion)
swallowsResist expressing (a feeling) or uttering (words)
swallowsCompletely use up (money or resources)
swallowsCause or allow (something, esp. food or drink) to pass down the throat
swallowsPerform the muscular movement of the esophagus required to do this, esp. through fear or nervousness
swallowsPut up with or meekly accept (something insulting or unwelcome)
swallowsTake in and cause to disappear; engulf
swallowsSWALLOW, to take into the stomach through the mouth and gullet