suffocate Antonyms
Meaning of suffocate
suffocate (v)
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
become stultified, suppressed, or stifled
suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of
be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
suffocate Sentence Examples
- The room was suffocatingly hot, making it difficult to breathe.
- The heavy blanket suffocated her, making her feel trapped and claustrophobic.
- The suffocating smog in the city left her lungs aching.
- The thick smoke suffocated the house, blocking all escape routes.
- Being trapped in a small space with no ventilation suffocated her mind and spirit.
- The intense pressure on her chest suffocated her, making her gasp for air.
- The suffocating guilt she felt tormented her day and night.
- The suffocating crowds at the concert made her feel overwhelmed and anxious.
- The suffocating silence in the room made her feel uneasy and isolated.
- The suffocating atmosphere of the interrogation room made her feel like she was being crushed.
FAQs About the word suffocate
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing, impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of, become stultified, suppressed, or stifled, suppress the
strangle, smother, drown, choke, destroy,stifle, asphyxiate, fell, slay, garotte
expire, breathe, expire, inspire,breathe, inspire, exhale, exhale, revive, revive
The room was suffocatingly hot, making it difficult to breathe.
The heavy blanket suffocated her, making her feel trapped and claustrophobic.
The suffocating smog in the city left her lungs aching.
The thick smoke suffocated the house, blocking all escape routes.
