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- [suhf-uh-keyt]
- /ˈsʌf əˌkeɪt/
- /ˈsʌf.ə.keɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhf-uh-keyt]
- /ˈsʌf əˌkeɪt/
Definitions of suffocation word
- verb with object suffocation to kill by preventing the access of air to the blood through the lungs or analogous organs, as gills; strangle. 1
- verb with object suffocation to impede the respiration of. 1
- verb with object suffocation to discomfort by a lack of fresh or cool air. 1
- verb with object suffocation to overcome or extinguish; suppress. 1
- verb without object suffocation to become suffocated; stifle; smother. 1
- verb without object suffocation to be uncomfortable due to a lack of fresh or cool air. 1
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Origin of suffocation
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin suffōcātus (past participle of suffōcāre to choke, stifle), equivalent to suf- suf- + -fōc- (combining form of fauc-, stem of faucēs throat) + -ātus -ate1
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Parts of speech for Suffocation
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
suffocation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
suffocation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for suffocation
noun suffocation
- asphyxia — Asphyxia is death or loss of consciousness caused by being unable to breathe properly.
- asphyxiation — Asphyxiation is a lack of oxygen in blood, which causes suffocation.
- choking — causing breathing difficulties; suffocating
Top questions with suffocation
- what is suffocation?
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- how long does suffocation take?
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- how long does it take to die from suffocation?
- how long does it take to die of suffocation?
- what is the meaning of suffocation?
- what causes suffocation?
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