gasps

The word “gasps” has 1 syllable: gasps.

It's pronounced as /ɡæsps/.

What is synonym and antonym for gasps?

In the thesaurus, “gasps” has 13 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for gasps

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.

The crowd let out a series of gasps as the magician revealed his final trick.
She heard the gasps of surprise from the audience when the surprise guest appeared on stage.
After the shocking announcement, there were several audible gasps from the people in the room.
The movie’s climactic scene elicited gasps of astonishment from everyone watching.
His sudden revelation caused a few gasps among his friends, who hadn’t expected such news.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to gasps, such as: babbles, choke, exclamation, gurgles, heaves, hisses, howls.

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