Synonyms for

Coughing

Verb / ˈkɑ:fɪŋ / / ˈkɔ:fɪŋ / Another word for coughing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden, sharp sound often caused by irritation or inflammation in the throat or air passages.

Synonyms & similar words

cough hacking choking gagging wheezing gasping sneezing snorting retching vomiting expelling ejecting expectorating rasping shouting yelling barking growling

Common collocations

  • coughing fit
  • coughing spell
  • coughing up
  • coughing blood
  • coughing badly
  • coughing uncontrollably
  • coughing noise
  • coughing attack

Word family

noun cough
verb cough
adjective coughing

Usage note

Coughing is the present participle of the verb 'cough'. It describes the action of expelling air from the lungs with a sudden sharp sound. It is often used to describe a symptom of illness.

Example sentences

  1. I couldn't stop coughing during the movie.
  2. She was coughing so much that she had to stay home from school.
  3. The sound of his coughing echoed through the room.
  4. Coughing is a common symptom of a cold.
  5. He coughed up phlegm and spit it into a tissue.

Quotes

  • Coughs and sneezes spread diseases.
  • A cough cannot be hidden.
  • A cough is a symptom, not a disease.

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