Synonyms of breath

breath

noun

ˈbreth 

1

as in pause

a momentary halt in an activity

let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pause
• lull
• break
• interruption
• rest
• breather
• recess
• interval
• stopping
• cessation
• respite
• interim
• suspension
• time-out
• stoppage
• finishing
• lapse
• intermission
• interlude
• expiration
• abeyance
• termination
• ending
• hitch
• discontinuance
• downtime
• moratorium
• gap
• surcease
• hiatus
• discontinuity

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• progress
• continuation
• endurance
• persistence
• progression
• extension
• prolongation

2

as in breeze

a slight or gentle movement of air

a sweet breath caressed her cheek as she sat in the garden

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breeze
• puff
• air
• zephyr
• waft
• whiff
• blow
• wind
• current
• sea breeze
• gale
• draft
• airflow
• windstorm
• tornado
• tempest
• norther
• flurry
• blast
• westerly
• squall
• headwind
• northwester
• southwester
• southeaster
• tailwind
• northeaster

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calm

3

as in hint

an almost imperceptible sign of something

the mornings are already getting warmer, and there is a breath of spring in the air

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hint
• glimmer
• flicker
• touch
• whiff
• trace
• suggestion
• sign
• scent
• wind
• tang
• evidence
• indication
• inkling
• intimation
• mark

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saturation
• permeation
• pervasion

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breath

Being out of breath and forcing myself to take deep breaths was one of them. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2026

Time will tell, but the Dodgers will be holding their breath. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Those clamoring for the Braves to bench Riley, however, probably shouldn’t hold their breath. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 31 July 2026

The driver smoked Winstons, hitting the cig every two breaths or so. — Literary Hub, 31 July 2026

Phrases Containing breath

• be out of breath
• catch one's breath
• hold one's breath