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respiration Synonyms

Another word for respiration

Choosing another word for respiration 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 physiological action or process of breathing, involving the inhalation of oxygen and the exhalation of carbon dioxide.

Usage Example

"The nurse closely monitored the patient's pulse and breathing throughout the night."

Strongest
breathing
Strong
ventilation

• noun (Context 2)

A single complete act of breathing in and out; a breath.

Usage Example

"A healthy adult at rest normally takes between twelve and twenty respirations per minute."

Strongest
breath

Opposites of respiration

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

apnea
suffocation
asphyxiation
See all opposites of respiration

• Nearby Words

respin
respirable
respirate
respiration
respirator
respiratory
respire

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