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breath Synonyms
Another word for breath
Choosing another word for breath depends on context, so the 27 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The air taken into or expelled from the lungs during respiration, or a single cycle of inhalation and exhalation.
Usage Example
"She took a deep respiration before stepping onto the stage to deliver her keynote address."
Strongest
respiration
Strong
inhalation
exhalation
gasp
pant
gulp
sigh
Weak
wheeze
• noun (Context 2)
A slight movement of air, a gentle breeze, or a faint trace or suggestion of something.
Usage Example
"Not a breeze of wind stirred the leaves during the humid afternoon."
Strongest
breeze
Strong
puff
waft
whiff
zephyr
whisper
hint
trace
touch
Weak
suggestion
• noun (Context 3)
A brief pause, rest, or respite from exertion.
Usage Example
"The hikers stopped at the ridge to catch their breather and admire the valley below."
Strongest
breather
respite
rest
Strong
pause
break
letup
recess
intermission
Weak
lull
Opposites of breath
The opposite of breath shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
exertion
gale
apnea
toil
blast
labor
effort
gust
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Breath. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/breath