exhalate

/ɛksˈhæleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to breathe out or expel air from the lungs

“She exhaled deeply, feeling the stress fade away.”

2. verb

to give out or release something, especially a strong or unpleasant feeling

“The news article caused many people to exhalate in relief.”

3. noun

the act of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs

“The doctor checked her exhalate rate to diagnose her respiratory condition.”

Synonyms

  • breathe out
  • expel
  • release

Antonyms

  • breathe in
  • inhale