suffocate

verb

suf·fo·cate ˈsə-fə-ˌkāt How to pronounce suffocate (audio)

suffocated; suffocating

transitive verb

a(1)

: to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)

(2)

: to deprive of oxygen

: to make uncomfortable by want of fresh air

: to impede or stop the development of

intransitive verb

: to become suffocated:

a(1)

: to die from being unable to breathe

(2)

: to die from lack of oxygen

: to be uncomfortable through lack of fresh air

: to become checked in development

suffocation

ˌsə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce suffocate (audio)

noun

suffocative

ˈsə-fə-ˌkā-tiv How to pronounce suffocate (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

The poor dog could suffocate in the car on a hot day like this. Don't put your head in a plastic bag—you could suffocate.

Recent Examples on the Web Past studies have shown how sewage overflows and other forms of pollution can suffocate fish by quickly reducing oxygen levels in water.

Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Morphine, when used in large doses or in combination with other drugs, caused some infants to suffocate.

Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 By the way, the word nightmare comes from an image that sounds like a nightmare itself: the Old English word for evil female spirits (maeres) believed to sit on your chest and suffocate you.

David G. Allan, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 No worries, because the microfiber material is also breathable, so your body heat won't suffocate you.

Hannah Jones, Country Living, 25 July 2022 And as the series details in its thrilling final episodes, Holmes and her partner Sunny Balwani (played by Naveen Andrews) made sure to suffocate any pushback with NDAs, private security, and outright threats.

Caroline Framke, Variety, 6 May 2022 In China, government authorities have imposed full or partial lockdowns on dozens of cities, home to hundreds of millions of people, in a frantic bid to suffocate multiplying infection clusters.

Joyu Wang, WSJ, 4 May 2022 Mike White or Joe Flacco under center, look for the Colts’ defense to suffocate an inept Jets’ offense that has struggled to get anything going no matter who has been playing quarterback in 2021, including Wilson.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2021 The film is named after a coffee-house for passionate chess players in the heart of Athens, which has become a refuge for those who suffocate in modern life.

Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 May 2022 See More

单词	suffocates
释义	suffocate verb suf·fo·cate ˈsə-fə-ˌkāt suffocated; suffocating transitive verb 1 a(1) : to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) (2) : to deprive of oxygen b : to make uncomfortable by want of fresh air 2 : to impede or stop the development of intransitive verb 1 : to become suffocated: a(1) : to die from being unable to breathe (2) : to die from lack of oxygen b : to be uncomfortable through lack of fresh air 2 : to become checked in development suffocation ˌsə-fə-ˈkā-shən noun suffocative ˈsə-fə-ˌkā-tiv adjective Synonyms choke smother stifle strangle See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The poor dog could suffocate in the car on a hot day like this. Don't put your head in a plastic bag—you could suffocate. Recent Examples on the Web Past studies have shown how sewage overflows and other forms of pollution can suffocate fish by quickly reducing oxygen levels in water. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022 Morphine, when used in large doses or in combination with other drugs, caused some infants to suffocate. Stephanie H. Murray, The Atlantic, 12 Aug. 2022 By the way, the word nightmare comes from an image that sounds like a nightmare itself: the Old English word for evil female spirits (maeres) believed to sit on your chest and suffocate you. David G. Allan, CNN, 4 Aug. 2022 No worries, because the microfiber material is also breathable, so your body heat won't suffocate you. Hannah Jones, Country Living, 25 July 2022 And as the series details in its thrilling final episodes, Holmes and her partner Sunny Balwani (played by Naveen Andrews) made sure to suffocate any pushback with NDAs, private security, and outright threats. Caroline Framke, Variety, 6 May 2022 In China, government authorities have imposed full or partial lockdowns on dozens of cities, home to hundreds of millions of people, in a frantic bid to suffocate multiplying infection clusters. Joyu Wang, WSJ, 4 May 2022 Mike White or Joe Flacco under center, look for the Colts’ defense to suffocate an inept Jets’ offense that has struggled to get anything going no matter who has been playing quarterback in 2021, including Wilson. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 2 Nov. 2021 The film is named after a coffee-house for passionate chess players in the heart of Athens, which has become a refuge for those who suffocate in modern life. Lise Pedersen, Variety, 25 May 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin suffōcātus, past participle of suffōcāre "to stifle, choke, deprive of air, squeeze together," from suf-, assimilated form of sub- sub- + -fōcāre, verbal derivative of fauc-, faux (ordinarily in plural faucēs) "upper part of the throat, pharynx, windpipe," of obscure origin First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a(1) Kids Definition suffocate verb suf·fo·cate ˈsə-fə-ˌkāt suffocated; suffocating 1 : to kill by stopping the breathing of or by depriving of oxygen to breathe 2 : to die from being unable to breathe 3 : to be or become choked or smothered Weeds are suffocating the flowers we planted. 4 : to suffer from lack of fresh air Medical Definition suffocate verb suf·fo·cate ˈsəf-ə-ˌkāt suffocated; suffocating transitive verb 1 : to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation) 2 : to deprive of oxygen intransitive verb : to die from being unable to breathe suffocates verb present tense third-person singular of suffocate 1 as in strangles to be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air the law requires the owner of a discarded refrigerator to remove its door so that a child won't get trapped inside and suffocate Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance strangles chokes smothers drowns stifles destroys asphyxiates throttles slays garrotes garottes dispatches fells croaks does in Antonyms & Near Antonyms breathes inspires inhales exhales expires revives resuscitates See More 2 as in chokes to keep (someone) from breathing by exerting pressure on the windpipe temporarily suffocated by the seat belt Synonyms & Similar Words strangles chokes throttles asphyxiates smothers garrotes stifles garottes scrags Antonyms & Near Antonyms revives restores resuscitates 3 as in vomits to experience complete or partial blockage of the windpipe suffocating in the thick, black smoke of the burning building Synonyms & Similar Words chokes vomits gags smothers asphyxiates heaves stifles retches throws up Antonyms & Near Antonyms breathes respires inspires expires
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suffocate

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