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to asphyxiate
01
be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
02
to cause someone to stop breathing by depriving them of oxygen
03
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Example
The toxic fumes from the fire are asphyxiating the residents.
Using a plastic bag to cover one's head can dangerously asphyxiate a person.
The closed room threatened to asphyxiate everyone inside.
The criminal attempted to asphyxiate his victim by covering their mouth and nose.
The fire produced thick smoke that could asphyxiate those trapped in the building.
