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Definition wheeze in British English

wheeze verb

verb
/wiːz/
1

to breathe in a noisy way that is uncomfortable for you, usually because you are ill

Example

Cats' fur makes me wheeze.

Synonyms and related words
breathe blow sigh
1.1

to say something while you are breathing in this way

Example

'Thank you for coming,' the old man wheezed.

Synonyms and related words
chirp chorus come on strong
2

something that wheezes makes a high sound, as though a lot of air is being pushed through it

Example

Behind me, the electric door wheezed shut.

Synonyms and related words
beep bleep chime
Definition wheeze in British English