startle · sudden · gulp · catch · wheeze · hiss · jolt · fright · wince · lurch · chest · lungs · cold · air · shudder · recoil · alarm · pain
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Related — gasp (Sudden sharp breath); breath (Air taken in); inhale (Draw air in); surprise · shock · startle · sudden · gulp · catch · wheeze · hiss · jolt · fright
breath directionsharp intake ≠ puff Brief burst of air; exhalation · outbreath · expiration · huff · blow
breath quality/mannersharp intake ≠ steady breathing Constant respiratory rhythm; controlled breathing
emotional valencesharp intake ≠ sigh of relief Exhale expressing released tension; calming breath
inhalation: inhale, breath, breaths, deep breath, gasp; shock reactions: gasp, wide eyes, jaw drop, shocked face, open mouth
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