heaved

heaved

verb

Rose and fell rhythmically, often powerfully, like a chest or the sea.

"Her chest heaved with emotion."

verb

Lifted or pulled something heavy with great physical effort.

"He heaved the heavy box onto the lorry."

verb

Made a retching sound or movement, or actually vomited.

"She heaved into the bin after feeling unwell."

verb

Released a deep sigh or groan with noticeable effort.

"He heaved a sigh of relief."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: heave, heaving, billow, surge, raise, lift, heft up, heft, heave up, buckle, warp, gag