breathe

US /briːð/

UK /briːð/

1.

take air into and then expel it from the lungs

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She took a deep breath and began to breathe slowly.

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It's hard to breathe in this smoky room.

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respire inhale exhale gasp pant

2.

utter (something) very quietly or secretly

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Don't breathe a word of this to anyone.

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He didn't dare to breathe a complaint.

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whisper murmur utter express reveal

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