Antonyms for emitting

Grammar : Verb

Spell : ih-mit

Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈmɪt

Definition of emitting

Origin : 1620s, from Latin emittere "send forth," from ex- "out" (see ex-) + mittere "to send" (see mission). Related: Emitted; emitting.

verb diffuse, discharge

Example sentences :

At any rate, whatever the explanation, the sphere was emitting men!
Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various

He fell upon his back, emitting a shrill cry of alarm, like a woman's.
Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola

Butter was sizzling in the pans and emitting a sharp odor of burnt flour.
Extract from : « L'Assommoir » by Emile Zola

"I should think so," said the Personage, emitting a long whiff of smoke.
Extract from : « The Burning Spear » by John Galsworthy

The elderly serang, emitting a strange, inarticulate cry, gave the example.
Extract from : « A Personal Record » by Joseph Conrad

At the word salvation, I could see some emitting living fire for madness.
Extract from : « The Sleeping Bard » by Ellis Wynne

It has the power of emitting a disagreeable odour when chased or alarmed.
Extract from : « The Western World » by W.H.G. Kingston

The candle was at once lighted, emitting sparks as it began to burn.
Extract from : « True to His Home » by Hezekiah Butterworth

“Well now, about that jump,” he began, emitting a prolonged and delicate whiff.
Extract from : « Twice Bought » by R.M. Ballantyne

Every mouth that was not making a contortion was emitting yells.
Extract from : « The Memoirs of Victor Hugo » by Victor Hugo

Synonyms for emitting

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