respire | Definition of respire

Synonyms and Antonyms of respire

to inhale and exhale air

though unconscious, the patient is still respiring

Synonyms of respire

Words Related to respire

blow (out), draw, expire, inbreathe, inspire

gasp, huff, pant, puff, suspire, wheeze

sniff, snore, snort, snuff, snuffle, whiff

Near Antonyms of respire

asphyxiate, choke, gag, smother, suffocate

garrote (or garotte), stifle, strangle, throttle