Synonyms: sniffle, snivel, snuffle
Definition: the act of breathing heavily through the nose (as when the nose is congested)
Similar words: breathing, ventilation, external respiration, respiration
Definition: the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
Definition: inhale audibly through the nose
Usage: the sick student was sniffling in the back row
Similar words: breathe in, inhale, inspire
Definition: draw in (air)
Usage: Inhale deeply; inhale the fresh mountain air; The patient has trouble inspiring; The lung cancer patient cannot inspire air very well
Synonyms: sniffle, snivel, snuffle, blub, blubber
Definition: cry or whine with snuffling
Usage: Stop snivelling--you got yourself into this mess!
Definition: shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
Usage: She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death; The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs