breath synonyms

breath

n.

  1. Respiration

    inhalation, exhalation, inspiration, expiration, breathing, gasp, sigh, pant, suspiration, wheeze.

  2. A very light wind

    whiff, flutter, puff; see wind 1.

catch one's breath

pause, rest, stop, slow down; see pause.

in the same breath

simultaneously, concurrently, at the same time; see together 2.

out of breath

gasping, winded, exhausted; see breathless.

save one's breath*

be quiet, refrain from talking, never mind; see quiet 2, shut up 1.

take one's breath away

thrill, stagger, stun; see excite 1, surprise 1.

under one's breath<strong>

quietly, muttering, murmuring, sotto voce; see whispering.

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