heave

/hɛv/; /hiːv/; /hiv/; /hɛv/

Definitions

1. noun

a violent or labored effort to breathe, a heavy sigh, or an upward movement or heaving of the body, especially of the chest or abdomen

“After running up the hill, he let out a loud heave of exhaustion.”

Synonyms

  • gasp
  • groan
  • sigh

Antonyms

  • breathe
  • inhale