Synonyms of breaths

breaths

noun

plural of breath

1

as in pauses

a momentary halt in an activity

let's all take a breath before continuing this discussion

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pauses
• lulls
• breaks
• interruptions
• breathers
• recesses
• intervals
• rests
• interludes
• respites
• intermissions
• cessations
• stoppages
• suspensions
• interims
• lapses
• time-outs
• endings
• hitches
• downtimes
• gaps
• expirations
• moratoria
• discontinuances
• moratoriums
• terminations
• hiatuses
• discontinuities
• abeyances
• surceases

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continuations
• progressions
• progresses
• endurances
• extensions
• persistences
• prolongations

2

as in breezes

a slight or gentle movement of air

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• breezes
• puffs
• zephyrs
• airs
• wafts
• whiffs
• winds
• blows
• currents
• sea breezes
• drafts
• gales
• tornados
• tornadoes
• westerlies
• windstorms
• airflows
• northers
• flurries
• blasts
• squalls
• headwinds
• tempests
• northeasters
• southeasters
• northwesters
• southwesters
• tailwinds

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• calms

3

as in hints

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

• hints
• flickers
• touches
• glimmers
• whiffs
• suggestions
• traces
• signs
• winds
• scents
• tangs
• intimations
• indications
• evidences
• inklings
• marks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• saturations
• permeations
• pervasions

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of breaths

New England Patriots coach Jerod Mayo’s winter hat was pulled low, and his deep breaths were visible thanks to the unwelcoming Buffalo air. —Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024

For example, kids can be taught deep breaths as young as one year old. —Kelsey Mora, Contributor, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024

Taking deep breaths has been shown to regulate the nervous system and works almost immediately, so start there. —Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 13 Dec. 2024

Deep breaths can help, or mantras that a parent will be there to pick them up. —Taylor Grothe, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024

After this, guide them in taking deep breaths. —​wendy Wisner, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024

Even just pursing the lips and taking slow breaths can help put on the brakes. —Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 3 Dec. 2024

Hold the rotation for 3 to 5 deep breaths, focusing on moving your lower ribs in and out with your inhales and exhales. —Dana Santas, CNN, 28 Nov. 2024

If all else fails, take a break and some long, deep breaths. —Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024