GASPS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word gasps. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GASPS
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| pant | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • utter while panting, as if out of breath | ||||||||
| heave | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an upward movement (especially a rhythmical rising and falling) • (geology) a horizontal dislocation • the act of lifting something with great effort • an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting • the act of raising something • throwing something heavy (with great effort) verb • utter a sound, as with obvious effort • throw with great effort • rise and move, as in waves or billows • lift or elevate • move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted • bend out of shape, as under pressure or from heat • make an unsuccessful effort to vomit; strain to vomit | ||||||||
| puff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • 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 adjective satellite • gathered for protruding fullness verb • 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 | ||||||||
