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with bated breath


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breath
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Sense: Noun: respiration
Synonyms:
respiration, inhalation, exhalation, inspiration Collocations, breathing Collocations, gasp Collocations, sigh Collocations, pant Collocations, wheeze, breathing in, breathing out, aspiration, sucking, panting, wheezing
Sense: Noun: puff of air
Synonyms:
puff Collocations, air Collocations, breeze Collocations, whiff, flutter Collocations, current Collocations, draft Collocations, draught Collocations (UK), waft, caress Collocations
Sense: Noun: trace
Synonyms:
trace Collocations, hint Collocations, touch Collocations, suggestion Collocations, undertone, little Collocations, bit Collocations, smidgen, smidgin, smidgeon
Sense: Noun: scent
Synonyms:
scent Collocations, whiff, odor, odour (UK), aroma, smell Collocations
Sense: Noun: rest
Synonyms:
rest Collocations, pause Collocations, breather (informal), timeout (informal)


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