exhale | Definition of exhale

Synonyms and Antonyms of exhale

1 to let or force out of the lungs

before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke

Synonyms of exhale

blow (out), breathe (out), expel, expire

Words Related to exhale

Antonyms of exhale

inbreathe, inhale, inspire

2 to throw or give off

the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room

Synonyms of exhale

cast, discharge, emanate, emit, evolve, expel, expire [archaic], give out, irradiate, issue, radiate, release, send (out), shoot, throw out, vent

Words Related to exhale

eliminate, evacuate, excrete, exude, ooze, secrete

eject, erupt, gush, jet, outpour, pour, spew, spout, spray, spurt, squirt

Near Antonyms of exhale

absorb, inhale, soak (up), sponge, suck (up), take up