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hiccough vs suspire

suspire vs hiccough

hiccough is a noun but suspire is not a noun.

hiccough and suspire both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hiccough Yes No Yes No
suspire No No Yes No
As verbs, suspire is a hypernym of hiccough; that is, suspire is a word with a broader meaning than hiccough:
  • hiccough: breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
  • suspire: draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
Other hypernyms of hiccough include breathe, respire, take a breath.
hiccough (noun) suspire (noun)
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
hiccough (verb) suspire (verb)
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
Difference between hiccough and suspire

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