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Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle - Verbs for Involuntary Actions

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to involuntary actions such as "breathe", "gasp", and "sweat".

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Categorized English Verbs of Physical and Social Lifestyle
to breathe

to take air into one's lungs and let it out again

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to inhale

to breath air or smoke in through the mouth or nose

[Verb]
to exhale

to breath air or smoke out through the mouth or nose

[Verb]
to respire

to breathe in and out, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs

[Verb]
to suspire

to draw air into and expelling it from the lungs

[Verb]
to puff

to inhale and exhale smoke or air, often in a strong or forceful manner

[Verb]
to gasp

to breathe in sharply with an open mouth, often in response to surprise, pain, or intense emotions

[Verb]
to pant

to breathe quickly and loudly, often due to excitement, exertion, or energetic activity

[Verb]
to yawn

to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired

[Verb]
to hiccup

to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly

[Verb]
to burp

to release air from the stomach through the mouth

[Verb]
to belch

to expel gas audibly from the stomach through the mouth

[Verb]
to digest

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

[Verb]
to metabolize

to break down substances like food or drugs to produce energy or support various bodily functions

[Verb]
to blush

to become red in the face, especially as a result of shyness or shame

[Verb]
to redden

to become red, often in response to emotions like embarrassment, shame, or surprise

[Verb]
to flush

to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions

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to crimson

to become red in the face, especially as a result of embarrassment or shame

[Verb]
to sweat

to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of one's skin

[Verb]
to perspire

to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of the skin, often as a result of physical exertion, anxiety, or heat

[Verb]
to blink

to open and close the eyes quickly and for a brief moment

[Verb]
to pee

to release liquid waste from the body

[Verb]
to piss

to expel urine from the body

[Verb]
to urinate

to release liquid waste from the body

[Verb]
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