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Meaning of suspiration | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

The act of breathing, not necessarily for a sustained period (compare respiration, which is sustained).

Examples

“nor windy suspiration of forced breath”
“and the assistance of the inward Intercostal Muscles in deep Suspirations, when we take⟳ more large gulps of Aire to cool our heart overcharged with Love⟳ or Sorrow […]”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

suspire suspook Susquehanna Susquehanna County Susquehanna Depot Susquehannock

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