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hyperventilation Synonyms
Another word for hyperventilation
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• noun (Context 1)
A condition in which a person breathes at an abnormally rapid or deep rate, resulting in an excessive loss of carbon dioxide from the blood that often causes dizziness, tingling in the extremities, and faintness.
Usage Example
"The paramedic coached the anxious passenger through slow, steady breaths to counteract her overbreathing."
Strongest
overbreathing
overventilation
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hyperpnea
tachypnea
Opposites of hyperventilation
The opposite of hyperventilation shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
hypoventilation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hyperventilation. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hyperventilation