English Explanatory Dictionary

hyperventilate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To breathe quickly and deeply, especially at an abnormally rapid rate.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

hyperventilate hyperventilates hyperventilating hyperventilated

Etymology

From hyper- + ventilate.

Synonyms

overbreathe

Related words

hyperventilation hyperventilative hyperventilator
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