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Synonyms of BREATHING

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BREATHING: definition and more

22 synonyms in 11 meanings 17 playable in Scrabble US

Synonyms of BREATHING by meaning

noun

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

    Also: external respiration.

verb

  1. draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

    Also: take a breath.

  2. be alive

  3. impart as if by breathing

  4. allow the passage of air through

  5. utter or tell

  6. manifest or evince

  7. take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

    Also: catch one's breath, take a breather.

  8. reach full flavor by absorbing air and being let to stand after having been uncorked

  9. expel (gases or odors)

    Also: pass off.

adjective

  1. passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination