Synonyms of exhale
6 similar words · 4 opposite words
Another word for exhale is outbreathe. Other synonyms of exhale are breathe out, expire, emanate, emit and expel. The opposite of exhale is inhale.
Synonyms and similar words for exhale
verbTo expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.
- outbreatheTo issue as a breath; exhale.
- breathe outTo exhale.
- expire archaicTo exhale; to breathe out.
Opposite of exhale
verbAntonym(s) of “expel (transitive)”.
- inbreathe
- breathe inTo inhale.
- inhaleTo draw air into the lungs, through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm.
verbAntonym(s) of “breathe out (intransitive)”.
Meaning of exhale
- verb To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.
- verb To expel (something, such as tobacco smoke) from the lungs by action of the diaphragm.
- verb To pass off in the form of vapour; to emerge.
exhale in other languages
Questions about synonyms of exhale
- What is another word for exhale?
- Exhale has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as outbreathe, breathe out, expire, emanate, emit and expel.
- What is the opposite of exhale?
- The opposite of exhale is inhale.
- What does exhale mean?
- Exhale means to expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out.
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