SUFFOCATED
(verb, adj.)
There are 8 meanings of the word
Suffocated.
Definitions
Suffocated - 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)
Become stultified, suppressed, or stifled
Example: "He is suffocating--living at home with his aged parents in the small village"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
Suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of
Example: "His job suffocated him"
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)
Feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air
Example: "The room was hot and stuffy and we were suffocating"
Suffocated - as an adjective
Having died as a result of suffocation.
Example Sentences
"The smoke suffocated the room, making it unbearable to breathe."
"She felt suffocated by the heavy blanket covering her face."
"The tight collar suffocated the dog, causing distress."
"His fear of public speaking suffocated his aspirations for a leadership role."
"The oppressive heat suffocated the city, leaving everyone drained and exhausted."
Word Game Points
Is SUFFOCATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suffocated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SUFFOCATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is SUFFOCATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suffocated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSUFFOCATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.
Is SUFFOCATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suffocated is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSUFFOCATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.