Sharp intake of air (4)

I believe the answer is:

gasp

(Other definitions for gasp that I've seen before include "Have trouble breathing" , "Sudden intake of breath" , "Inhale sharply with astonishment" , "Pant" , "Struggle for breath with open mouth" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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