Definition of
asphyxiate has definitions from the field of biology
1
[ verb ] (biology) kill by constricting the throat and preventing from breathing

Synonyms

suffocate stifle choke

Examples

"Othello suffocated Desdemona with a pillow"

Related terms

become die strangle smother suffocate suffocation asphyxia

2
[ verb ] impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

Synonyms

choke stifle suffocate

Examples

"The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"

Related terms

obstruct choking asphyxiation

3
[ verb ] deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

Synonyms

suffocate smother

Examples

"Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow" "The child suffocated herself with a plastic bag that the parents had left on the floor"

Related terms

kill suffocate suffocation asphyxia cover

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asphyxiated asphyxia asphyxiator asphyxiation asphyxiating

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