asphyxiate (Meaning)
asphyxiate (v)
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
asphyxiate (v. t.)
To bring to a state of asphyxia; to suffocate. [Used commonly in the past pple.]
Synonyms & Antonyms of asphyxiate
asphyxiate Sentence Examples
- Smoke from the fire threatened to asphyxiate the trapped residents.
- The tight grip of the python threatened to asphyxiate its prey.
- Carbon monoxide can silently asphyxiate individuals in poorly ventilated spaces.
- Inhaling water while swimming can lead to a dangerous situation where one might asphyxiate.
- The plastic bag over the child's head posed a serious risk of asphyxiation.
- Without proper ventilation, the confined space could asphyxiate anyone inside.
- Struggling against the ropes, the prisoner feared he would asphyxiate before help arrived.
- The fumes in the underground mine had the potential to asphyxiate miners if not properly managed.
- Panic can exacerbate the feeling of being trapped and increase the risk of asphyxiation.
- Swift action by the lifeguard prevented the swimmer from asphyxiating underwater.
FAQs About the word asphyxiate
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing, impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of, be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygenTo bring to a sta
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inspire, inspire, expire,breathe, breathe, expire, exhale, inhale, revive, exhale
Smoke from the fire threatened to asphyxiate the trapped residents.
The tight grip of the python threatened to asphyxiate its prey.
Carbon monoxide can silently asphyxiate individuals in poorly ventilated spaces.
Inhaling water while swimming can lead to a dangerous situation where one might asphyxiate.
