exhale vs fug

exhale

verb
  • To emit (a vapour, an odour, etc.). 

  • To draw out; to cause to be emitted in vapour. 

  • To pass off in the form of vapour; to emerge. 

  • To expel (something, such as tobacco smoke) from the lungs by action of the diaphragm. 

  • To expel air from the lungs through the nose or mouth by action of the diaphragm, to breathe out. 

noun
  • An exhalation. 

fug

verb
  • To create a fug (heavy unpleasant atmosphere). 

  • To remain indoors, usually understood as being in a tightly closed room. 

  • To damage or destroy. 

  • Used to express displeasure. 

  • To be surrounded by a fug (heavy unpleasant atmosphere). 

  • To put into a fug (daze). 

  • To copulate with. 

noun
  • A contemptible person. 

  • A state of chaos or confusion. 

  • A state of lethargy and confusion; daze. 

  • Something of little value. 

  • A heavy, musty, stuffy or unpleasant atmosphere, usually in a poorly-ventilated area. 

  • Used as an intensifier. 

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