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cough
noun
(cough)
a sudden noisy expulsion of air from the lungs that clears the air passages; a common symptom of upper respiratory infection or bronchitis or pneumonia or tuberculosis
Synonyms:
coughing
,
cough
verb
(cough)
exhale abruptly, as when one has a chest cold or congestion
Examples:
The smoker coughs all day.
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