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Synonyms & Similar Words
gasps
coughs
sneezes
panting
puffing
wheezing
hissing
rattling
gurgling
bubbling
snorting
snuffling
choking
gagging
sputtering
spluttering
blowing
exhaling
inhaling
breathing
rasping
croaking
creaking
groaning
whistling
whizzing
whooshing
huffing
puffing
blowing
wheezing
gasping
panting
Meaning of Wheeze
A high-pitched sound, typically like a long loud sigh or a sharp cry, made by breathing out, often due to a medical condition or emotional state.
Definitions
- A high-pitched sound, typically like a long loud sigh or a sharp cry, made by breathing out, often due to a medical condition or emotional state.
- To make a high-pitched sound, typically like a long loud sigh or a sharp cry, while breathing out.
- To breathe with difficulty, typically making a high-pitched sound.
Etymology of Wheeze
The word "wheeze" originated in the mid-16th century, likely imitative of the sound it describes, with roots in Old English words related to breathing and sound.
Historically, the term has been used to describe various types of high-pitched sounds, including those made by the human voice, animals, and mechanical devices.
Example Uses
- The patient's wheeze was a symptom of their asthma.
- The old door wheezed as it creaked open.
- The comedian's joke made the audience wheeze with laughter.