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exhalation Synonyms

Another word for exhalation

Choosing another word for exhalation depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of breathing out air from the lungs, or a single expelled breath.

Usage Example

"The meditation instructor guided the class to focus on a slow, steady expiration after each deep breath."

Strongest
expiration
outbreath
Strong
sigh

• noun (Context 2)

Something given off or emitted in the form of vapor, steam, smoke, or odor.

Usage Example

"Sulfurous exhalations rose continuously from the volcanic vents along the crater floor."

Strongest
emanation
Strong
emission
effluvium
vapor
fume

Opposites of exhalation

The opposite of exhalation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inhalation
inspiration
inbreath
absorption
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• Nearby Words

exfoliate
exfoliation
exfoliator
exhalation
exhale
exhaust
exhaust manifold

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Exhalation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/exhalation
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