upbreathe

/ˌʌpbɹiːθ/

Definitions

1. verb

to breathe or draw breath noisily or laboriously, especially after being underwater or in a confined space

“He had to upbreathe after diving to the bottom of the pool.”

2. verb

to take a deep breath

“She had to upbreathe before singing her solo.”

Synonyms

  • gasp
  • gulp

Antonyms

  • breathe
  • exhale