panting
The word “panting” has 2 syllables: pan-ting
It's pronounced as /ˈpæn.tɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for panting?
In the thesaurus, “panting” has 33 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for panting along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for panting
- asphyxiating
- being out of breath
- blowing
- breathless
- choking
- craving
- dyspnea
- exhaling
- expiring
- gagging
- gasp
- gasping
- gulping
- heaving
- huffing
- hunger
- hyperpnea
- hyperventilating
- hyperventilation
- longing
- lust
- palpitation
- passion
- puffing
- respiring
- short-winded
- smothering
- snoring
- snuffling
- stifling
- strangling
- wheezing
- yearning
Antonyms for panting
- dislike
- hate
- hatred
- indifference
Meanings of panting
- verb
- To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion or from eagerness or excitement; to respire with heaving of the breast; to gasp.
- To long eagerly; to desire earnestly.
- To long for (something); to be eager for (something).
- Of the heart, to beat with unnatural violence or rapidity; to palpitate.
- To sigh; to flutter; to languish.
- To heave, as the breast.
- To bulge and shrink successively, of iron hulls, etc.
- noun
- The act of one who pants.
Example Sentences
- After the long run, she was panting heavily and needed a moment to catch her breath.
- The dog was panting excitedly after playing fetch in the park.
- He found himself panting from the strenuous hike up the steep mountain trail.
- The children were panting with joy after running around in the summer heat.
- She could hear the sound of panting as the runner approached the finish line.
On this page you'll find 37 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to panting, such as: asphyxiating, being out of breath, blowing, breathless, choking, craving, dislike.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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gasping
- asphyxiating
- asthmatic
- being out of breath
- blowing
- blown
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- emphysematous
- exhaling
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- gagging
- gulping
- heaving
- huffing
- huffing and puffing
- hyperventilating
- inhaling
- out of breath
- panting
- puffing
- respiratory
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- short of breath
- short-winded
- smothering
- snoring
- snuffling
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- strangling
- wheezing
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emitting
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- squawking
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- whimpering
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- yowling