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WHEEZING Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word wheezing. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word wheezing. (close relations)
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wheezy

Best Alternative Words for WHEEZING

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breathless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty

adjective satellite

• tending to cause suspension of regular breathing

• appearing dead; not breathing or having no perceptible pulse

gasp
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

verb

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

huff
verbv
noun

• a state of irritation or annoyance

verb

• inhale recreational drugs

• blow hard and loudly

huffing
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act of forcible exhalation

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

panting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• breathing heavily (as after exertion)

• any fabric used to make trousers

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

puffing
verbv
noun

• blowing tobacco smoke out into the air

• an act of forcible exhalation

gasping
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

verb

• breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

Best Hypernyms For WHEEZING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for wheezing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
breathe breathing respiration respire scheme strategy suspire ventilation
Phrases (2)
external respirationtake a breath

Alternatives for BREATHLESS

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