Synonyms of was out of breath

was out of breath

phrase

past tense of be out of breath

as in gasped

to breathe hard, quickly, or with difficulty

They were out of breath after their five-mile run.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gasped
• panted
• hove
• heaved
• puffed
• blew
• wheezed
• choked
• snored
• hyperventilated
• huffed
• gulped
• exhaled
• smothered
• stifled
• gagged
• strangled
• asphyxiated
• expired
• snuffled