gasp

The word “gasp” has 1 syllable: gasp.

It's pronounced as /ɡæsp/.


What is synonym and antonym for gasp?

In the thesaurus, “gasp” has 14 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for gasp along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for gasp

  • choke
  • exclamation
  • gurgle
  • heave
  • hiss
  • hyperventilate
  • moan
  • murmur
  • pant
  • rustle
  • sigh
  • snort
  • whisper
  • whoop

Antonyms for gasp

  • howl
  • roar
  • scream
  • screech
  • shriek
  • squeal
  • yell
  • yelp

Meanings of gasp

  • noun
    1. A short, sudden intake of breath.
    2. : A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
  • verb
    1. To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock.
    2. To breathe laboriously or convulsively.
    3. To speak in a breathless manner.
    4. To pant with eagerness; to show vehement desire.
  • interjection
    1. The sound of a gasp.

Example Sentences

  • She let out a loud gasp when she saw the surprise party her friends had organized.
  • The audience collectively gasped as the magician performed an unbelievable trick.
  • After running up the stairs, he took a deep gasp of air to catch his breath.
  • The sudden noise made her gasp in shock and look around the room.
  • The sight of the breathtaking view caused him to gasp in awe.

On this page you'll find 22 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gasp, such as: choke, exclamation, gurgle, heave, hiss, howl, hyperventilate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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  • massacre
  • murder
  • muzzle
  • poison
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  • slay
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  • corner
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  • eleventh hour
  • fix
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  • hole
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  • last-gasp
  • pinch
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yawn

  • bore
  • drip
  • gasp
  • huff
  • sniff
  • snore
  • snort
  • snuff
  • snuffle
  • wheeze

yawned

  • gasped
  • huffed
  • panted
  • sniffed
  • snored
  • snorted
  • snuffed
  • snuffled
  • wheezed

yawning

  • accessible
  • broad
  • buried
  • cavernous
  • clear
  • deep
  • deep-seated
  • drowsy
  • far
  • free
  • gaping
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  • huffing
  • huge
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  • nodding
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  • roomy
  • rooted
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  • sluggish
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