Suffocate Mnemonic

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suffocate

suffocate

/ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

asphyxiate
stifle
drown
asphyxiate
smother
asphyxiate
stifle
smother

Examples

deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

verb

impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

verb

become stultified, suppressed, or stifled

verb

suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of

verb

be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

verb

feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air

verb

struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

verb
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"Suf + Faux Gate. You breathe fake air and feel like you suffocate."

"Sofa + Kate. Kate can't breathe because the sofa is too tight."

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