ASPHYXIATE
(verb)
There are 3 meanings of the word
Asphyxiate.
Definitions
Asphyxiate - as a verb
Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
Example: "Othello smothered desdemona with a pillow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Example: "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
Example: "The child suffocated under the pillow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
- buy the farm
- cash in one's chips
- choke
- conk
- croak
- decease
- die
- exit
- expire
- give-up the ghost
- go
- kick the bucket
- pass
- pass away
- perish
- pop off
- snuff 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."
Word Game Points
Is ASPHYXIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asphyxiate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordASPHYXIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.
Is ASPHYXIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asphyxiate is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASPHYXIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
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