Antonyms for breathe


Grammar : Verb
Spell : breeth
Phonetic Transcription : brið


Definition of breathe

Origin :
  • c.1300, not in Old English, but it retains the original Old English vowel of its source word, breath. Related: Breathed; breathing.
  • verb take air in and let out
  • verb inspire action
  • verb tell information
Example sentences :
  • The winter was somewhat rainy, but of a mild dampness; so the air was pleasant to breathe.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • He tugged at his collar as if to breathe the easier, cleared his throat and began again.
  • Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
  • Thoughts that breathe and words that burn did not drop from his lips as from Danton's.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Your promise was to be with me in my dying moments, and to let me breathe my last in your arms.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • Every little while she had to put her offspring down to rest and give it a chance to breathe.
  • Extract from : « Johnny Bear » by E. T. Seton
  • The air was difficult to breathe for a length of time consecutively.
  • Extract from : « Little Dorrit » by Charles Dickens
  • So very right, that I believe no satirist could breathe this air.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • Harry heard Dora breathe quick and quicker, but she said nothing.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • There were long pauses during which he seemed to cease to breathe.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • Walter began to breathe quickly, and his lips were agitated; then he set them obstinately.
  • Extract from : « Alice Adams » by Booth Tarkington

Synonyms for breathe

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