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What is another word for Sneeze? – 241 Sneeze Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Sneeze

    The primary meaning of the word "sneeze" is to expel air suddenly and violently from the nose and mouth, often as a result of irritation of the nasal passages or sinuses.

    Definitions

    • A sneeze is a sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, typically occurring as a reflex response to irritation of the nasal passages or sinuses.
    • It can also refer to a sudden, violent, or involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs, often accompanied by a characteristic sound.

    Etymology of Sneeze

    The word "sneeze" has its roots in Old English "fnesan" and Middle English "fnese", which are related to the Old High German "fnisan" and the Modern German "fniesen", all of which are imitative of the sound of a sneeze.
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the sudden, involuntary expulsion of air from the lungs.

    Example Uses

    • When she walked into the dusty room, she let out a massive sneeze that startled everyone.
    • The pollen count was high, and he couldn't stop sneezing all day.
    • She sneezed so hard that she spilled coffee all over her shirt.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    nasal passage sinus nose mouth lung throat trachea bronchus airway respiratory system organ tissue membrane mucous gland secretion discharge expulsion eruption explosion blast cough wheeze gasp sigh breath pant puff inhale exhale respiration ventilation inhalation exhalation

    Related Verbs

    cough wheeze gasp sigh inhale exhale breathe pant puff blow expire sneeze convulse contract cramp seize clench thrill throb flutter quiver vibrate pulsate thump beat palpitate undulate wave heave swell surge spout erupt explode blast discharge emit expel eject spit spew vomit belch burp hiccup

    Related Adjectives

    nasal respiratory pulmonary bronchial tracheal throaty wheezy gaspy breathy panting puffing blowing expiratory convulsive contractile crampy clenching thrilling throbbing fluttering quivering vibrating pulsating thumping beating palpitating undulating wavy heaving swelling surging spouting erupting explosive blasting discharging emitting expelling ejecting spitting spewing vomiting belching burping hiccuping