The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word INBREATHING
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What does INBREATHING mean?
INBREATHING verb- To breathe (something) in; imbreathe.
- To inspire (a person); communicate by inspiration; infuse by breathing.
- To draw in as breath; inhale; inspire.
- A breathing in; an inhalation.