BREATH Synonyms

• exhaled breath

• the act of expelling air from the lungs

• a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

• a large and hurried swallow

• a spasmodic reflex of the throat made as if in swallowing

• to swallow hurriedly or greedily or in one draught

• utter or make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly

• the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

• a medication to be taken by inhaling it

• the noise made by a short puff of steam (as from an engine)

• (usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

• a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

• utter while panting, as if out of breath

• a short light gust of air

• a light inflated pastry or puff shell

• exaggerated praise (as for promotional purposes)

• bedding made of two layers of cloth filled with stuffing and stitched together

• a soft spherical object made from fluffy fibers; for applying powder to the skin

• thick cushion used as a seat

• a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)

• forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth

• gathered for protruding fullness

• smoke and exhale strongly

• suck in or take (air)

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

• make proud or conceited

• praise extravagantly

• speak in a blustering or scornful manner

• to swell or cause to enlarge

• blow hard and loudly

• the metabolic processes whereby certain organisms obtain energy from organic molecules; processes that take place in the cells and tissues during which energy is released and carbon dioxide is produced and absorbed by the blood to be transported to the lungs

• a single complete act of breathing in and out

• the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

• an utterance made by exhaling audibly

• a sound like a person sighing

• heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

• utter with a sigh

• breathing with a husky or whistling sound

• (Briticism) a clever or amusing scheme or trick

• breathe with difficulty

• a short light gust of air

• a lefteye flounder found in coastal waters from New England to Brazil

• a strikeout resulting from the batter swinging at and missing the ball for the third strike

• perceive by inhaling through the nose

• drive or carry as if by a puff of air

• strike out by swinging and missing the pitch charged as the third

• smoke and exhale strongly

• utter with a puff of air

• a short respite

• air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time

• an indirect suggestion

• a slight indication

• a slight but appreciable amount

• a just detectable amount

• an indication of potential opportunity

• drop a hint; intimate by a hint

• an indirect suggestion

• a slight suggestion or vague understanding

• a short respite

• a short respite

• sufficient room for easy breathing or movement

• a short respite

• a short respite