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Another word for sigh

sigh Synonyms

sigh

n.

deep breath, sigh of relief, expression of sorrow, exhalation, whisper, rustle; see also cry 1.

sigh Synonyms

sigh

v.

suspire, groan, lament; see breathe 1, cry 1, gasp.

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Another word for sigh

verb

To make a low, continuous, and indistinct sound:

murmur, sough, whisper. See sounds

noun

A low, indistinct, and often continuous sound:

mumble, murmur, sough, susurration, susurrus, whisper. See sounds

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Her sigh was a mixture of contentment and relief.
The lights came on and he breathed a sigh of relief.
Betsy and I breathed a sigh of relief.
With a heavy sigh, she headed for his house.
She let out a sigh of relief.

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