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.