suffocate

/sˈʌfəkˌe‍ɪt/

/ˈsəfəˌkeɪt/

to suffocate

MAIN VERB

struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

synonyms : choke

deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

synonyms : asphyxiate

feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air

be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

synonyms : asphyxiate

suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of

synonyms : choke

of a grey with a pearly tinge

synonyms : pearl gray

become stultified, suppressed, or stifled

synonyms : choke

impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

synonyms : asphyxiate

Examples

1. Suffocate your throat place!

2. Unfortunately the incessant frequency of jokes only suffocates the suspenseful moments.

3. 173 people suffocated.

4. Suffocate the fire.