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RESPIRATIONS Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word respirations. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word respirations. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For RESPIRATIONS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for respirations, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
activity breathing exhalation inhalation metabolism
Phrases (4)
bodily functionbodily processbody processmetabolic process

Alternatives for BREATHING

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