Learn English – Single word for “inhale using your mouth with force or power”

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I want to express the following: "Inhale using your mouth with force or power". It does not sound good to me. Is there any single word or a good phrase to express this?

Best Answer

There are a few words that come to mind, but all have subtle connotations:

  • gasp - connotes desperation or exhaustion, the boy gave a gasp of agony.
  • gulp - connotes taking in a large quantity of air in a single action, some may gulp air at the water surface but not absorb the contained O2 for respiration.
  • suck - connotes drawing in air gradually, he began to suck in air through his mouth.
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