What is another word for sniffle?
174 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ snˈɪfə͡l], [ snˈɪfəl], [ s_n_ˈɪ_f_əl]
Sniffle is a word that refers to the short, quick inhalation of air through the nose that people often make when they are trying to muffle a sneeze or clear their nasal passages. Some synonyms for sniffle include snuffle, snort, snivel, and snicker. Snuffle refers to a sound similar to sniffle but with more force behind it. Snort has a similar meaning but implies a more abrupt and forceful sound. Snivel is a more prolonged and more nasal version of sniffle, often accompanied by tears. Finally, snicker is often used to describe a suppressed chuckling sound with a nasal quality caused by laughter.
Synonyms for Sniffle:
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n.
• act • sibilation -
v.
• gasp • lament • sibilate Other synonyms:
Other relevant words:
- gasp .
- Exsufflation ,
- Fizzling ,
- Frication ,
- Hushing ,
- Sibilance ,
- Whiffle ,
- Whinge ,
- absorb ,
- artificial respiration ,
- aspirate ,
- aspiration ,
- assibilate ,
- assibilation ,
- asthmatic wheeze ,
- bawl ,
- blow ,
- blub ,
- blubber ,
- blubber out ,
- breath ,
- breath of air ,
- breathe ,
- breathe hard ,
- breathe in ,
- breathe out ,
- breathing ,
- broken wind ,
- cold ,
- cough ,
- drag ,
- draw ,
- draw in ,
- effervesce ,
- effervescence ,
- effervescing ,
- exhalation ,
- exhale ,
- exhaust ,
- expel ,
- expiration ,
- expire ,
- fit ,
- fizz ,
- greet ,
- gulp ,
- hack ,
- head cold ,
- hiccup ,
- hissing ,
- huff ,
- hush ,
- imbibe ,
- inhalation ,
- inhalator ,
- inhale ,
- inspiration ,
- inspire ,
- insufflation ,
- iron lung ,
- mewl ,
- mouth-to-mouth resuscitation ,
- oxygen mask ,
- oxygen tent ,
- pant ,
- puff ,
- pule ,
- respiration ,
- respire ,
- scuba ,
- shush ,
- shushing ,
- siffle ,
- sigmatism ,
- siss ,
- sissing ,
- sizz ,
- sizzling ,
- slurp ,
- sneezing ,
- sniff ,
- sniveling ,
- snoring ,
- snuff ,
- spit ,
- splutter ,
- squash ,
- squelch ,
- squish ,
- sternutation ,
- stertor ,
- suck ,
- sucking ,
- suckle ,
- suction ,
- suspiration ,
- swish ,
- whiff ,
- whish ,
- whistling ,
- white noise ,
- wind .
- cry .
How to use "Sniffle" in context?
Sniffle is a common childhood cough that is usually caused by a virus. It usually lasts for a few days and is pretty mild. If you keep getting sick, your doctor may prescribe antibiotics.
Hyponym for Sniffle:
n.
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