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Cough

🔄 Synonyms of "Cough"

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Word	Definition
coughingnoun	A cough; the act of coughing.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Cough"

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Word	Definition
tussisnoun	A cough.
pertussisnoun	(pathology) Whooping cough.
humnoun	A hummed tune, i.e. created orally with lips closed.
coldnoun	(uncountable) A condition of low temperature.
spitnoun	A thin metal or wooden rod on which meat is skewered for cooking, often over a fire.
suppressantnoun	A substance that suppresses.
dickeynoun	A diminutive of the male given name Richard.
toastnoun	(chiefly uncountable) Bread that has been toasted (cooked lightly by browning).
guestnoun	A recipient of hospitality, especially someone staying by invitation at the house of another.
tosnoun	Initialism of terms of service. [(law) The terms, conditions, or restrictions under which a person, commonly called an end user, may or may not utilize the aspects of a particular service.]
everybody	"Everybody" is a song written and recorded by American singer Madonna and produced by DJ Mark Kamins.
suppressantsnoun	A substance that suppresses.
syrupsnoun	Any thick liquid that has a high sugar content and which is added to or poured over food as a flavoring.
hacknoun	(transitive) To chop or cut down in a rough manner.
expectorateverb	(ambitransitive) To spit.
harrumphnoun	Alternative spelling of harumph. [An expression of disdain, disbelief, protest, or dismissal; a huff, grunt, or snort.]
hemnoun	(sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.
whoopnoun	A loud, eager cry, usually of joy.
barknoun	(intransitive) To make a short, loud, explosive noise with the vocal organs (said of animals, especially dogs).
sputternoun	(intransitive) To emit saliva or spit from the mouth in small, scattered portions, as in rapid speaking.