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hyperventilate Synonyms

Another word for hyperventilate

Choosing another word for hyperventilate 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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• verb (Context 1)

To breathe at an abnormally rapid and deep rate, resulting in a decrease of carbon dioxide in the blood and often causing dizziness or fainting.

Usage Example

"The anxious passenger began to pant as the airplane encountered severe turbulence."

Strong
pant
gasp
Weak
wheeze

• verb (Context 2)

To become overly excited, panicked, or agitated, or to express oneself in a breathless, hysterical manner (informal and figurative).

Usage Example

"The media tended to panic over every minor fluctuation in the stock market."

Strong
panic
overreact
freak out
lose it

Opposites of hyperventilate

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

hypoventilate
calm down
relax
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• Nearby Words

hypertensive
hypertext
hyperthermia
hyperventilate
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hypervigilant
hyphen

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