One entry found for suffocate.

Main Entry: suf·fo·cate
Pronunciation: sf--kt
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): -cat·ed; -cat·ing
1 a : to stop the breathing of (as by strangling) b : to deprive of oxygen c : to make uncomfortable by want of fresh air
2 : to become suffocated; especially : to die or suffer from being unable to breathe or from lack of oxygen
- suf·fo·ca·tion /sf--k-shn/ noun

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