respire

respire

verb

Definition of RESPIRE

to inhale and exhale air <though unconscious, the patient is still respiring>

Synonyms respire

Related Words blow (out), draw, expire, inbreathe, inspire; gasp, huff, pant, puff, suspire, wheeze; sniff, snore, snort, snuff, snuffle, whiff; yawn

Near Antonyms asphyxiate, choke, gag, smother, suffocate; garrote (or garotte), stifle, strangle, throttle