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wheeze Synonyms

Another word for wheeze

Choosing another word for wheeze depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A whistling, rattling, or rasping sound made in the chest while breathing, typically caused by a narrowing or obstruction of the airways.

Usage Example

"The pediatrician listened closely to the child's chest and detected a faint gasp."

Strong
gasp
pant
rasp
Weak
rattle

• verb (Context 2)

To breathe with difficulty while producing a whistling or rattling sound in the chest.

Usage Example

"The cold winter air always makes him gasp after a brisk run."

Strong
gasp
pant
puff
Weak
heave

• verb (Context 3)

To utter words or make a sound with a rasping, whistling, or breathless quality (of a person or a mechanical device).

Usage Example

"The old bus wheezed to a halt at the top of the steep hill."

Strong
rasp
croak
Weak
splutter
chug

• noun (Context 4)

A clever scheme, trick, or ploy, or anoften-repeated joke.

Usage Example

"Offering free samples outside the station turned out to be a brilliant marketing ploy."

Strong
ploy
scheme
gimmick
ruse
stunt
dodge

• Nearby Words

wheelman
wheelspin
wheelwell
wheeze
wheezily
wheeziness
wheezy

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