sneezed

Expelled air explosively

Sneezed is the past tense of sneeze—to expel air suddenly and involuntarily through the nose and mouth, typically in response to irritation.

She sneezed three times in a row.

The phrase not to be sneezed at means worthy of serious consideration: A ten percent raise is not to be sneezed at.

mechanism

achoo

Spelled-out sneeze

reflex · expulsion · forceful · nasal · respiratory · diaphragm · sternutation · autonomic · spasm · photic

allergy

pollen

Floral reproductive grains

mites · mold · antihistamine · allergist · histamine · watery eyes · itchiness · runny nose · sniffles · seasonal

illness

cold

Low temperature state

  • fluContagious respiratory illness
  • virusMicroscopic infectious agent
  • congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage

infection · contagious · fever · cough · tissues · runny nose · under the weather · germs · rhinovirus · phlegm

response

bless you

Response to a sneeze

elbow · tissue · handkerchief · sanitize · apologize · startle · suppress · stifle

irritant

pepper

Pungent dried berry spice

  • smokeAirborne combustion byproduct
  • dustFine settled particles
  • perfumeFragrant liquid for wearing

fumes · incense · ammonia · chemicals · spices · strong scent · particulates · pollutants · fragrance · mustard

Opposites
type of bodily expulsion

sneezedcoughed

Expelled air spasmodically

hiccupped · burped · vomited · exhaled · yawned

direction of airflow

sneezedinhaled

Drew into lungs

gasped · sniffed · breathed in · held breath

Phrases
Family

sneeze, sneezing, sneezes, sneezer, sneezier

Familiarity
Top 10,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G