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inhalation

[in-huh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɪn həˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
absorption
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consumption digestion intake penetration retention saturation
STRONG
exhaustion fusion imbibing impregnation ingestion osmosis reception suction
WEAK
drinking in soaking up taking in uptake
Antonyms
WEAK
boredom distraction
NOUN
assimilation
Synonyms
STRONG
anabolism catabolism consumption digestion ingestion metabolism
WEAK
soaking up taking in
NOUN
breath
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breathing gasp
STRONG
animation eupnea exhalation expiration gulp inspiration insufflation pant wheeze
NOUN
drag
Synonyms
STRONG
breathing draw pull smoke
NOUN
respiration
Synonyms
STRONG
exhalation process
NOUN
whiff
Synonyms
STRONGEST
aroma breath fume hint odor puff scent
STRONG
blast dash draught flatus gust shade smack sniff snuff trace trifle waft
WEAK
soupçon
Antonyms
STRONG
lot

Example Sentences

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Short-term exposure by inhalation can cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, fatigue respiratory irritation and other adverse health effects, according to the federal Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Bouchard said 30 police officers were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation as the building was "engulfed" in flames.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

He managed to escape, but he was placed in a medically induced coma to aid recovery from smoke inhalation and hospitalized for six days.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

They were able to make their way out of the burning property and have been treated for smoke inhalation.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

Smoke inhalation was a concern, but with the windows open there was some air circulation.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.