suffocation
noun/ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #15,765 most common English word
Meaning
the state of being unable to breathe, often leading to death.
Example sentence
The firefighters warned that suffocation was the main danger inside the smoke-filled building.
Synonyms & related words
- asphyxiation
- choking
- strangulation
- smothering
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