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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The action of holding one's breath (a cessation of breathing)..
Use breath holding when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Breath holding means The action of holding one's breath (a cessation of breathing)..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use breath holding where its definition matches the intended context.
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