exhale

exhale

verb

Definition of EXHALE

1

to let or force out of the lungs <before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke>

Synonyms blow (out), breathe (out), expel, expire

Related Words expectorate

Antonyms inbreathe, inhale, inspire

2

to throw or give off <the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room>

Synonyms cast, discharge, emanate, evolve, exhale, expel, expire [archaic], give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent

Related Words eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete; eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up