gasp

Object

breath: I sat there in complete silence even scared to gasp a breath, all I could hear was the muttering downstairs.

Adjective modifier

• audible: She landed with such a loud thud that I let out an audible gasp.
• collective: Agencies everywhere are taking a collective gasp of horror.

Preposition: in

• amazement: It will leave you gasping in amazement, an absolutely mind blowing stunt.
• astonishment: And there are two more reasons to gasp in astonishment.
• awe: Visitors can gasp in awe or be sick in the ( packed ) trophy room.
• disbelief: I felt betrayed and was left gasping in disbelief.
• admiration: Your photographs of the beach scene have had everyone gasping in admiration.
• horror: Oh no, I can hear people out there, gasping in horror!

Preposition: of

• astonishment: The European Union has reacted with a collective gasp of astonishment at the scale of Hamas's victory in the Palestinian elections.
• amazement: Additionally a gasp of sheer amazement was heard from Tim O'Brien, with the words, " That man can really play!
• disbelief: I do realize that there will be gasps of disbelief that it could be as easy as that.
• admiration: The film was screened at this year's Sundance Film Festival, where its look drew gasps of admiration.
• awe: He's not merely a celestial showman playing for the gasps of awe from the crowd.
• horror: Agencies everywhere are taking a collective gasp of horror.

Preposition: with

• amazement: Your aerial display was out of this world, we gasped with amazement.
• delight: The session began quickly and soon pupils were gasping with delight as they discovered different tools on screen that would enhance their pictures.

Preposition: for

• breath: Seagoon: [ gasping for breath ] See anything through the window?
• air: I am gasping for air; my heart is pounding.
• oxygen: No one helps you out, I scrambled up the side, gasping for oxygen to prevent my lungs shutting down.