Synonyms of exhale

exhale

verb

eks-ˈhāl 

1

as in to expel

to let or force out of the lungs

before answering, the suspect exhaled a cloud of cigarette smoke

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expel
• blow (out)
• breathe (out)
• expire
• expectorate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhale
• inspire
• inbreathe

2

as in to radiate

to throw or give off

the lilacs were exhaling a sweet fragrance that virtually filled the room

Synonyms & Similar Words

• radiate
• emit
• cast
• release
• emanate
• expel
• evolve
• send (out)
• eliminate
• issue
• shoot
• discharge
• vent
• pour
• irradiate
• throw out
• expire
• give out
• evacuate
• excrete
• exude
• erupt
• secrete
• spray
• ooze
• eject
• gush
• jet
• spew
• squirt
• spurt
• spout
• outpour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inhale
• take up
• absorb
• soak (up)
• suck (up)
• sponge

Examples of exhale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Slowly exhale all the air through your mouth for a count of four. 4. —Heather Heefner, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

Respiratory viruses typically enter our body within droplets that are exhaled by infected people, and inhaled through our nose. —Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2024

Plank pose: From the half-forward fold, exhale and step back to the top of a push-up. —Cory Martin, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024

The team that had looked so good in practice finally showed up in a game after exhaling deeply and playing its best football of the season. —Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2024