n. 25B6; verb
I gasped in surprise : CATCH ONE'S BREATH, draw in one's breath, gulp; exclaim, cry (out).
he collapsed on the ground, gasping : PANT, puff, puff and pant, puff and blow, wheeze, breathe hard, choke, fight for breath.
25B6; noun a gasp of dismay : DRAWING-IN OF BREATH, gulp; exclamation, cry; dated ejaculation.