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Meaning of hyperventilate
The primary meaning of the word "hyperventilate" is to breathe very heavily or rapidly, often due to stress, anxiety, or panic.
Etymology of hyperventilate
The word "hyperventilate" has its roots in the prefix "hyper-" meaning "excessive" or "beyond", and the verb "ventilate" which comes from the Latin "ventilare", meaning "to fan" or "to blow upon", and is related to "ventus", meaning "wind".
The term "hyperventilate" has been used in the English language since the mid-19th century to describe the act of breathing excessively or rapidly.
Synonyms
breathe heavily
pant
gasp
wheeze
puff
blow
huff
sigh
exhale
inhale
respire
ventilate
overbreathe
breathe rapidly
breathe deeply
breathe quickly
gulp air
suck air
take deep breaths
breathe erratically
breathe irregularly
breathe spasmodically
catch breath
recover breath
get breath back
calm down
slow down
relax
unwind
compose oneself
collect oneself
pull oneself together
Definitions
- To breathe very heavily or rapidly, often due to stress, anxiety, or panic, resulting in an excessive intake of oxygen and a loss of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream.
- * To breathe at a rate that is faster and often deeper than normal, often leading to dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting.
Usage Examples
- After receiving the shocking news, she began to hyperventilate and had to sit down to calm herself.
- * The athlete hyperventilated during the intense workout, causing her to feel dizzy and disoriented.
- * The doctor advised the patient to try to relax and slow down her breathing, as hyperventilating could exacerbate her condition.