Synonyms of inhale

inhale

verb

in-ˈhāl 

as in to devour

to swallow or eat greedily

inhaled the doughnuts so quickly that you would have missed it if you blinked

Synonyms & Similar Words

• devour
• gulp
• cram
• gobble
• scoff
• wolf
• scarf
• gorge
• slop
• glut
• ingurgitate
• gormandize
• raven
• bolt
• overeat
• swill
• pig out

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pick
• nibble
• peck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inhale

There's been a drastic increase Fine particulates and gases, including carbon monoxide, are inhaled and can lodge deep within the lungs, causing inflammation and irritation. — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Other behaviors that put autistic children at risk of drowning include drinking water while swimming, which puts them at risk for accidentally inhaling water; and holding their breath for prolonged periods, which can lead to fainting underwater. — Tana Carson, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Dangers from wildfire smoke Smoke is made up of tiny particles that can be inhaled deep into a person's lungs and even enter the bloodstream. — Ava Berger, NPR, 16 July 2026

Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia typically contracted by inhaling tiny water droplets contaminated with Legionella bacteria. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 15 July 2026