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
• breathers
• interruptions
• recesses
• intervals
• rests
• interludes
• respites
• intermissions
• cessations
• stoppages
• suspensions
• interims
• lapses
• time-outs
• endings
• hitches
• downtimes
• gaps
• expirations
• 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
• 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

In the audience, Thompson’s wife, Paulette, took several deep breaths and repeatedly wiped tears from her eyes. — Alanna Durkin Richer, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Ramsden was 21 and in training to take a minimal amount of breaths while swimming. — Chip Alexander, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

The best way to make sure your words have a calming effect is to bend down to your child’s eye level, hold their hands in yours, and take a few deep breaths. — Francesca Castagnoli, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026

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

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

Cahill also helped with CPR and rescue breaths using a bag valve mask on Cora. — Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Five slow breaths before a walk or workout is a good place to begin. — Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 30 July 2026

Instead, maybe try a mini dance party to your favorite song, or release tension with a few deep breaths and neck rolls. — Jennifer Heimlich, Time, 27 July 2026