hyperventilate

1 of 1verb

/ˌhaɪpɚˈvɛntəleɪt/

Forms:hyperventilates,hyperventilating,hyperventilated,hyperventilated

1

to breathe at a very fast pace

His anxiety caused him to hyperventilate during the exam.
The news made her hyperventilate with shock and disbelief.
She started to hyperventilate after running up the stairs.
The panic attack made him hyperventilate uncontrollably.
The intense workout caused him to hyperventilate.

2

produce hyperventilation in