Sigh synonyms | Best 43 synonyms for sigh

deep breath

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groan

Groan is defined as to give a deep sound of pain or displeasure.

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sigh-of-relief

A release of stress through breathing motions.

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gasp (related)

(Intransitive) To breathe laboriously or convulsively.

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exhalation

That which is exhaled, or which rises in the form of vapor, fume, or steam; effluvium; emanation; as, exhalations from the earth or flowers, decaying matter, etc.

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rustle

Such a succession of sounds

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cry (related)

Words shouted or screamed.

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suspire

To exhale.

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whisper

A low rustling sound:

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breathe (related)

To inhale air or another gas:

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murmur

To say (something) indistinctly, to mutter. [from 15th c.]

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languish

(Intransitive) To pine away in longing for something; to have low spirits, especially from lovesickness. [from 14th c.]

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pant

To breathe rapidly in short gasps, as after exertion.

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sob

To say (something) while sobbing.

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sough

A rushing, rustling sound.

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exhale

To breathe out.

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grieve

To cause to be sorrowful; distress:

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crave

To be in great need of

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suspiration.--v. suspire

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lament

Lament is defined as to feel loss, sorrow or regret, often expressed in a physical way.

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suspiration

The act of breathing, not necessarily for a sustained period (compare respiration, which is sustained)

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complain

To complain is to express your dissatisfaction or to indicate that you have an illness.

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wail

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yearn

To feel deep pity, sympathy, or tenderness:

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hate (antonym)

To feel dislike or distaste for:

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grimace (related)

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tremble (related)

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expression of sorrow

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dislike (antonym)

To have a feeling of aversion or antipathy towards; not to like. [from 16th c.]

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mumble

A low tone of voice.

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susurration

(The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought): a low, indistinct continuous whispering sound; a murmur

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susurrus

A whispering, murmuring, or rustling sound

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sounds (related)

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of sound

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moan

To complain, lament, or grieve:

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ache

Ache means to feel persistent sadness, pain, discomfort or desire, either physically or mentally.

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mourn

To express sadness or sorrow for; to grieve over (especially a death).

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smile (related)

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weep (related)

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chuckle (related)

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shudder (related)

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shriek (related)

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long

For or throughout a specified period:

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lust

To have an intense desire, especially one that is sexual.

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