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
- babbles
- choke
- exclamation
- gurgles
- heaves
- hisses
- moans
- murmurs
- pants
- sighs
- snort
- whispers
- whoop
Antonyms for gasps
Meanings of gasps
- noun
- A short, sudden intake of breath.
- A draw or drag on a cigarette (or gasper).
- verb
- To draw in the breath suddenly, as if from a shock.
- To breathe laboriously or convulsively.
- To speak in a breathless manner.
- To pant with eagerness; to show vehement desire.
Example Sentences
- 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.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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