anosphresia

/əˌnɒsfriˈziːə/

Definitions

1. noun

A condition in which there is a lack of breathing or sensation of being stifled, often associated with a strong emotional response.

“She felt a wave of anosphresia wash over her as she heard the news of her grandmother’s passing.”

Synonyms

  • asphyxia
  • suffocation

Antonyms

  • breathlessness
  • respiration