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Meaning of breather
A person or thing that breathes or allows air to enter or leave.
Etymology of breather
The word "breather" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, derived from the verb "brethan" meaning to draw breath, and is related to the Old Norse "bratha" and the Gothic "bazan" with similar meanings, indicating a long history of association with the act of breathing.
Synonyms
respirer
inhaler
exhaler
ventilator
lung
airer
refresher
rester
relaxer
calmer
soother
reliever
comforter
consoler
pacifier
tranquilizer
sedater
calmer
mitigator
alleviator
palliator
lenitive
solacer
reassurer
settler
composed
serene
peaceful
still
quiet
unmoving
untroubled
undisturbed
halcyon
idyllic
rest
pause
break
recess
interval
intermission
lull
repose
respite
cessation
suspension
stoppage
hiatus
gap
blank
space
vacuum
void
emptiness
Definitions
- A person who breathes, especially one who breathes heavily or with difficulty.
- * A device for introducing air into a system or for providing a supply of air.
- * A short rest or pause, especially one taken to catch one's breath.
Usage Examples
- The scuba diver was a skilled breather, able to conserve oxygen during the long dive.
- * The air conditioner acted as a breather, circulating fresh air throughout the room.
- * After running up the stairs, she needed a breather to catch her breath.
Antonyms
suffocator
choker
strangler
throttler
smotherer
stifle
muffle
gag
mute
silencer
quietener
husher
stiller
calmer
pacifier
tranquilizer
sedater
mitigator
alleviator
palliator
lenitive
solacer
reassurer
settler
composed
serene
peaceful
still
quiet
unmoving
untroubled
undisturbed
halcyon
idyllic
rest
pause
break
recess
interval
intermission
lull
repose
respite
cessation
suspension
stoppage
hiatus
gap
blank
space
vacuum
void
emptiness
suppressor
repressor
restrainer
inhibitor
prohibitor