sneeze
verb/sniːz/
Frequency rank: #10,779 most common English word
Meaning
to suddenly expel air from the nose and mouth in an uncontrolled burst, often due to irritation.
Example sentence
She covered her mouth quickly when she felt the urge to sneeze.
Synonyms & related words
- achoo
- expectorate
- exhale
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