labored

difficult or labored respiration

n difficult or labored respiration

carry on a fight v fight against or resist strongly v make a strenuous or labored effort v exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person

a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open

n a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open v breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted