gasp in
Frequency: 7.512.5 per million words
To gasp because of a specific emotion (e.g., astonishment, horror).
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Examples (10)
- Denise almost gasped aloud in astonishment.
- The crowd gasped in horror as the cliff edge crumbled.
- She gasps in delight whenever the puppy learns a new trick.
- He gasped in disbelief when he saw the final score.
- You will gasp in awe when the curtains rise.
- They were gasping in shock after the announcement.
- I couldn't help but gasp in amazement at the northern lights.
- Did you gasp in panic when the lights went out?
- We have often gasped in surprise at the app's sudden crashes.
- The child gasped in relief when the door finally opened.