What is another word for death rattle?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛθ ɹˈatə͡l] (IPA)

"Death rattle" is an evocative and ominous term that describes the sound made by a person in the final stage of life when they are struggling to breathe. It's a term often used in medical settings, but there are other synonyms that can also be used to describe this phenomenon. Some alternative phrases include "terminal respiratory secretion," "agonal breaths," and "deathly rattle." While each term suggests the same underlying process, they can evoke slightly varied connotations and impressions. Regardless of the terminology used, the sound is a somber reminder of life's final moments, a solemn reminder of our own mortality.

What are the hypernyms for Death rattle?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    last breath, Dying gasp, End of life sign, Final utterance, Last sound.

Famous quotes with Death rattle

  • Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reason in the throat.
    H. G. Bohn
  • The breath of an aristocrat is the death rattle of freedom.
    Georg Buchner

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