wheezed
The word “wheezed” has 1 syllable: wheezed
It's pronounced as /wiːzd/
What is synonym and antonym for wheezed?
In the thesaurus, “wheezed” has 19 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for wheezed along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for wheezed
- asphyxiated
- blew
- choked
- exhaled
- expired
- gagged
- gasped
- gulped
- heaved
- huffed
- hyperventilated
- panted
- puffed
- smothered
- snored
- snuffled
- stifled
- strangled
- was out of breath
Antonyms for wheezed
- breathed clearly
- breathed easily
- exhaled freely
- had unlabored breathing
- inhaled smoothly
- respired normally
- took a deep breath
Meanings of wheezed
- verb
- To breathe hard, and with an audible piping or whistling sound, as persons affected with asthma.
Example Sentences
- After running up the hill, he wheezed for several minutes.
- The elderly man wheezed as he climbed the narrow staircase.
- She wheezed loudly after holding her breath for too long.
- The patient wheezed during the asthma attack.
- He wheezed while trying to catch his breath after the intense workout.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wheezed, such as: asphyxiated, blew, breathed clearly, breathed easily, choked, exhaled, exhaled freely.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
yawned
- breathed
- drew
- expired
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- inbreathed
- inspired
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- respired
- sniffed
- snored
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- wheezed
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zipped
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zoomed
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- in Chapter 11
- in Chapter 13
- in receivership
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