Suffocation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Suffocation is a noun meaning (countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.
Meaning
(countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) Asphyxia—a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.
Example Sentences
A child left unattended may die of suffocation.
The coroner reported three suffocations last week.
The moon, directly opposite, flung into the room a long and tremulous line of light, which fell on Guido's face, as he reclined on the pillows which supported his head; he needed the support, for a feeling of suffocation was his constant complaint.
Word Forms
- suffocations
Synonyms for suffocation
Depending on context, synonyms include asphyxia, asphyxiation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include asphyxiation, asphyxia, choking, smothering, strangulation, bottleneck.
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