Synonyms of catches one's breath

catches one's breath

phrase

present tense third-person singular of catch one's breath

as in pauses

to come to a temporary halt in one's activity

I need a second to catch my breath before we move on with this discussion.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pauses
• hesitates
• holds one's horses
• breaks
• breaks in
• stops
• interrupts
• finishes
• lays off
• ends
• ceases
• terminates
• lapses
• knocks off
• discontinues
• lets up
• quits

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• continues
• persists
• advances
• progresses
• extends
• stretches
• prolongs