hyperventilate
/ˌhaɪpərˈvɛntəleɪt/
verb
- To breathe very quickly and shallowly, often because of fear, anxiety, or excitement, which can cause dizziness or tingling.
- She started to hyperventilate during the panic attack, so her friend told her to breathe slowly.
- The actor would hyperventilate before every big performance due to stage fright.
- If you hyperventilate while running, try to slow down and take deep breaths.
- To react with extreme or exaggerated emotion, often in a humorous or figurative way.
- Fans hyperventilated when their favorite band announced a surprise concert.
- Don't hyperventilate over a small mistake; it's not the end of the world.
- He hyperventilates every time he sees a spider, even a tiny one.