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ASPHYXIATE

(verb)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Asphyxiate.

Asphyxiate - as a verb

Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

Example: "Othello smothered desdemona with a pillow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smother12suffocate17

Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

Example: "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke14stifle9suffocate17

Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

Example: "The child suffocated under the pillow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stifle9suffocate17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
buy the farmcash in one's chipschoke14conk10croak11decease10die4exit11expire15give-up the ghostgo3kick the bucketpass6pass awayperish11pop offsnuff it
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He tried to asphyxiate his enemy by choking him with a scarf."
"The strong smell of ammonia could asphyxiate anyone who inhales it."
"The firefighters rushed into the building to save the people who were about to asphyxiate from the smoke."
"The plastic bag over his head would quickly asphyxiate him if he didn't remove it."
"The lack of oxygen at high altitudes can cause climbers to asphyxiate."
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Word Game Points

Is ASPHYXIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asphyxiate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASPHYXIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 25.

Is ASPHYXIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asphyxiate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASPHYXIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is ASPHYXIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asphyxiate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASPHYXIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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