to breathe hard and quickly, as after exertion.

to gasp, as for air.

to long with breathless or intense eagerness; yearn

to pant for revenge.

to throb or heave violently or rapidly; palpitate.

to emit steam or the like in loud puffs.

Nautical . (of the bow or stern of a ship) to work with the shock of contact with a succession of waves. Compare work ( def. 24 ) .

to breathe or utter gaspingly.

the act of panting.

a short, quick, labored effort at breathing; gasp.

a puff, as of an engine.

a throb or heave, as of the breast.

verb

despise

verb

be out of breath , blow , breathe , chuff , gulp , heave , huff , palpitate , puff , snort , throb , wheeze , whiff , wind , ache , aim , aspire , covet , crave , desire , hunger , lust , pine , sigh , thirst , want , wish , yearn , gasp , hanker , long , beat , pulsate