asphyxiation
noun/æsˌfɪksiˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #17,822 most common English word
Meaning
A condition in which the body is deprived of oxygen, leading to unconsciousness or death; suffocation.
Example sentence
The investigators determined that asphyxiation was the cause of death after examining the victim.
Synonyms & related words
- suffocation
- strangulation
- choking
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