BREATHING Synonyms
There are 29 hypernyms of the word breathing. (close relations)
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| aspiration | nounn | |||||
noun • a will to succeed • a cherished desire • a manner of articulation involving an audible release of breath • the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing | ||||||
| blowing | verb, adverbv, adv | |||||
noun • processing that involves blowing a gas | ||||||
| exhalation | nounn | |||||
noun • exhaled breath • the act of expelling air from the lungs | ||||||
| inhalation | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing • a medication to be taken by inhaling it | ||||||
| panting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • breathing heavily (as after exertion) • any fabric used to make trousers | ||||||
| puffing | verbv | |||||
noun • blowing tobacco smoke out into the air • an act of forcible exhalation | ||||||
| respiration | nounn | |||||
noun • 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 | ||||||
| snorting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • an act of forcible exhalation | ||||||
| ventilation | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of supplying fresh air and getting rid of foul air • a mechanical system in a building that provides fresh air • free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest • the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | ||||||
| wheezing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • relating to breathing with a whistling sound | ||||||
| gasping | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open verb • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted | ||||||
| sighing | verbv | |||||
noun • an utterance made by exhaling audibly • a sound like a person sighing verb • heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily • utter with a sigh | ||||||
| emit | verbv | |||||
verb • expel (gases or odors) • give off, send forth, or discharge; as of light, heat, or radiation, vapor, etc. • express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words) | ||||||
| respire | verbv | |||||
verb • breathe easily again, as after exertion or anxiety • undergo the biomedical and metabolic processes of respiration by taking up oxygen and producing carbon monoxide • draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs | ||||||
| rest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • something left after other parts have been taken away • freedom from activity (work or strain or responsibility) • a pause for relaxation • a state of inaction • euphemisms for death (based on an analogy between lying in a bed and in a tomb) • a support on which things can be put • a musical notation indicating a silence of a specified duration verb • not move; be in a resting position • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax • give a rest to • have a place in relation to something else • be at rest • stay the same; remain in a certain state • be inherent or innate in • put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying • sit, as on a branch • rest on or as if on a pillow • be inactive, refrain from acting | ||||||
| suspire | verbv | |||||
verb • heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily • draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs | ||||||
| catch one's breath | verbv | |||||
verb • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax | ||||||
| pass off | verbv | |||||
verb • be accepted as something or somebody in a false character or identity • disregard • cause to be circulated and accepted in a false character or identity • disappear gradually • come to pass • expel (gases or odors) | ||||||
| take a breath | ||||||
verb • draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs | ||||||
| take a breather | ||||||
verb • take a short break from one's activities in order to relax | ||||||
