asphyxiate

[ as-fik-see-eyt ]

/ æsˈfɪk siˌeɪt /

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verb (used with object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing.

to produce asphyxia in.

to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother.

verb (used without object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing.

to become asphyxiated.

Origin of asphyxiate

First recorded in 1830–40; asphyxi(a) + -ate¹

OTHER WORDS FROM asphyxiate

as·phyx·i·a·tion [as-fik-see-ey-shuhn] /æsˌfɪk siˈeɪ ʃən/ nounas·phyx·i·a·tor, noun

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH asphyxiate

asphyxia, asphyxiation

Words nearby asphyxiate

asphodel, asphyxia, asphyxia livida, asphyxia neonatorum, asphyxiant, asphyxiate, asphyxiation, aspic, aspidistra, Aspinwall, aspirant

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Example sentences from the Web for asphyxiate

A tablespoonful poured on a cow-chip and rolled down a dog hole will asphyxiate the entire family.
Bat Wing Bowles|Dane Coolidge
It would be difficult to asphyxiate any one in the open air without leaving any mark of strangulation.
The Place of Dragons|William Le Queux
"To shoot—or poison—or asphyxiate," expounded Glure, warming to his theme.
Lad: A Dog|Albert Payson Terhune
When version has been done haste may compress the head in the tight cervix and asphyxiate the child.
The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation|Austin O'Malley

Its fumes, being heavier than air, penetrate the burrows and promptly poison or asphyxiate all living animals and fleas.
Plague|Thomas Wright Jackson

British Dictionary definitions for asphyxiate

asphyxiate

/ (æsˈfɪksɪˌeɪt) /

verb

to cause asphyxia in or undergo asphyxia; smother; suffocate

Derived forms of asphyxiate

asphyxiation, nounasphyxiator, noun

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Medical definitions for asphyxiate

asphyxiate

[ ăs-fĭk′sē-āt′ ]

v.

To induce asphyxia.

Other words from asphyxiate

as•phyx′i•a′tion n.

单词	asphyxiate
释义	asphyxiate [ as-fik-see-eyt ] / æsˈfɪk siˌeɪt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR asphyxiate ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used with object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing. to produce asphyxia in. to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother. verb (used without object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing. to become asphyxiated. Origin of asphyxiate First recorded in 1830–40; asphyxi(a) + -ate¹ OTHER WORDS FROM asphyxiate as·phyx·i·a·tion [as-fik-see-ey-shuhn] /æsˌfɪk siˈeɪ ʃən/ nounas·phyx·i·a·tor, noun WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH asphyxiate asphyxia, asphyxiation Words nearby asphyxiate asphodel, asphyxia, asphyxia livida, asphyxia neonatorum, asphyxiant, asphyxiate, asphyxiation, aspic, aspidistra, Aspinwall, aspirant Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for asphyxiate A tablespoonful poured on a cow-chip and rolled down a dog hole will asphyxiate the entire family. Bat Wing Bowles\|Dane Coolidge It would be difficult to asphyxiate any one in the open air without leaving any mark of strangulation. The Place of Dragons\|William Le Queux "To shoot—or poison—or asphyxiate," expounded Glure, warming to his theme. Lad: A Dog\|Albert Payson Terhune When version has been done haste may compress the head in the tight cervix and asphyxiate the child. The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation\|Austin O'Malley Its fumes, being heavier than air, penetrate the burrows and promptly poison or asphyxiate all living animals and fleas. Plague\|Thomas Wright Jackson British Dictionary definitions for asphyxiate asphyxiate / (æsˈfɪksɪˌeɪt) / verb to cause asphyxia in or undergo asphyxia; smother; suffocate Derived forms of asphyxiate asphyxiation, nounasphyxiator, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to asphyxiate suffocate, choke, smother, drown, strangle, stifle, strangulate Medical definitions for asphyxiate asphyxiate [ ăs-fĭk′sē-āt′ ] v. To induce asphyxia. Other words from asphyxiate as•phyx′i•a′tion n. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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asphyxiate

verb (used with object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing.

verb (used without object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing.

Origin of asphyxiate

OTHER WORDS FROM asphyxiate

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH asphyxiate

Words nearby asphyxiate

Example sentences from the Web for asphyxiate

British Dictionary definitions for asphyxiate

verb

Derived forms of asphyxiate

Words related to asphyxiate

Medical definitions for asphyxiate

v.

Other words from asphyxiate