English Synonym Finder

heaving

Definitions

Rising and falling rhythmically or spasmodically, as with breathing or the motion of waves.

Lifting or hauling something heavy with great effort.

Throwing or propelling an object with force.

Examples

The ship was heaving violently in the middle of the storm.

After running the marathon, his chest was heaving as he struggled to catch his breath.

Synonyms

swelling rising surging throbbing undulating panting bulging

Antonyms

sinking settling subsiding still flat receding placid