ademen

Definitions of ademen
  1. verb
    draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
    synonyms: ademhalen, asemen, herademen, respireren
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    verstikken
    breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion
    hyperventileren
    breathe excessively hard and fast
    hikken
    breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
    verzuchten, zuchten
    heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
    expireren, uitademen, uitwasemen
    expel air
    inademen
    draw in (air)
    gapen, geeuwen
    utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired
    aanzuigen, zuigen
    suck in (air)
    blazen, spuiten
    exhale hard
    snotteren
    inhale audibly through the nose
    grienen
    snuff up mucus through the nose
    briesen, sniffen, snuffen, snuiven
    inhale recreational drugs
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