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gasp

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of gasp

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty
  • the runner was audibly gasping by the end of the marathon
Synonyms of gasp

blow, heave, hyperventilate, pant, puff, wheeze
Words Related to gasp

choke, gag, gulp, huff

asphyxiate, smother, stifle, strangle

snore, snuffle

exhale, expire
Phrases Synonymous with gasp

be out of breath

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