Cough Synonyms

kôf, kŏf
A sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. hem
  2. hack
  3. tussis
  4. coughing
  5. frog-in-one-s-throat
To be deprived of air
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. choke
  2. hack
  3. bark
  4. ahem
  5. convulse
  6. cold
  7. pertussis
  8. tussis
  9. whoop

Words Related to Cough

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Cough Sentence Examples

  • Anna Pavlovna had had a cough for some days.

  • Her hacking cough had become unproductive, and even breathing was a chore.

  • Such a cough is relieved by the sedative action on the central nervous system.

  • Others may not want to cough up the dough.

  • The best treatment for kennel cough is to let it run its course.

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