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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to breathe in and out, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide from the lungs
to breathe in sharply with an open mouth, often in response to surprise, pain, or intense emotions
to breathe quickly and loudly, often due to excitement, exertion, or energetic activity
to unexpectedly open one's mouth wide and deeply breathe in because of being bored or tired
to make a sudden, involuntary sound caused by a spasm of the diaphragm, often as a result of eating or drinking too quickly
to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances
to break down substances like food or drugs to produce energy or support various bodily functions
to become red, often in response to emotions like embarrassment, shame, or surprise
to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions
to become red in the face, especially as a result of embarrassment or shame
to produce small drops of liquid on the surface of the skin, often as a result of physical exertion, anxiety, or heat
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