Respire and Strangle

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Respire verb - To inhale and exhale air.

Usage example: though unconscious, the patient is still respiring

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Strangle is an antonym for respire.

Strangle verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

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Respire is an antonym for strangle.

Nearby Words: strangling, stranglehold

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