RESPIRATIONS Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word respirations. (close relations)
Definition of RESPIRATIONS
respiration
Best Alternative Words for RESPIRATIONS
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breathing | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
adjective • passing or able to pass air in and out of the lungs normally; sometimes used in combination noun • the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by 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 | ||||||||
breath | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing • the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration • a short respite • an indirect suggestion • a slight movement of the air | ||||||||
exhalation | nounn | |||||||
noun • exhaled breath • the act of expelling air from the lungs | ||||||||
expiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • a coming to an end of a contract period • euphemistic expressions for death • the act of expelling air from the lungs | ||||||||
gasp | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open verb • breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
snoring | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of snoring or producing a snoring sound | ||||||||
snorting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
noun • an act of forcible exhalation | ||||||||
wheezing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • relating to breathing with a whistling sound | ||||||||
inhaling | verbv | |||||||
verb • draw deep into the lungs in by breathing • draw in (air) | ||||||||
cellular 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 | ||||||||
external respiration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation | ||||||||
internal 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 |