Sigh synonyms

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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rustle

Such a succession of sounds

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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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cry (related)

Words shouted or screamed.

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suspire

To exhale.

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breathe (related)

To inhale air or another gas:

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whisper

A low rustling sound:

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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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expression of sorrow

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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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grieve

To cause to be sorrowful; distress:

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crave

To be in great need of

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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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suspiration.--v. suspire

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complain

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

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exhale

To breathe out.

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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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moan

To complain, lament, or grieve:

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grimace (related)

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tremble (related)

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wail

Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster's Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain. The imported definitions may be significantly out of date, and any more recent senses may be completely missing.

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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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ache

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

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long

For or throughout a specified period:

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mourn

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

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lust

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

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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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