BREATH

• (noun) the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

  "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool", "he was fighting to his last breath"

• (noun) an indirect suggestion

  "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

  synonyms : hint , intimation

• (noun) a slight movement of the air

  "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"

• (noun) the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration

  "his sour breath offended her"

• (noun) a short respite

  synonyms : breather , breathing place , breathing space , breathing spell , breathing time

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