What is another word for coughing?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒfɪŋ] (IPA)

There are several synonyms for the word "coughing" that can be used to describe the act of expelling air from the lungs in order to clear the throat or airways. Some common synonyms include "hacking," "wheezing," "choking," and "gagging." Other less common synonyms include "expectorating," "rasping," "convulsing," and "retching." Each of these synonyms can be used to describe a different type of cough, depending on the severity and duration of the cough. For example, "hacking" may be used to describe a persistent or dry cough, while "wheezing" may be used to describe a cough with a high-pitched sound.

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  • Forward Entailment

    • Noun, singular or mass
      cough.
  • Independent

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Usage examples for Coughing

Blood and froth stood upon his lips and at times convulsions of coughing seized him, and more froth and blood were expelled.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee
There's jest one man that I know of been traveling that trail lately when he wa'n't in his sober senses- Here Manley Fleetwood rode up to them, coughing at the soot his horse kicked up.
"Lonesome Land"
B. M. Bower
She noticed that she coughed more, and that the coughing spells left her exhausted.
"I Walked in Arden"
Jack Crawford

Famous quotes with Coughing

  • The worst moment was when I was performing and I was about to sing, but I choked. I had a tickle in my throat and I started coughing, and I couldn't get the words out. It lasted for like thirty seconds, but I got over it, and luckily the crowd didn't seem to care.
    Chris Brown
  • My dear doctor, I am surprised to hear you say that I am coughing very badly, as I have been practising all night.
    John Philpot Curran
  • I think coughing up slugs was quite hard. Ron has a scene where he has to cough up these giant slugs.
    Rupert Grint
  • I wish that person outside would stop coughing.
    Lee Konitz
  • Acting is merely the art of keeping a large group of people from coughing.
    Ralph Richardson

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