English Explanatory Dictionary

asphyxiate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To smother or suffocate someone.
  2. To be smothered or suffocated.

Pronunciation

/əsˈfɪksieɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-asphyxiate.wav

Word forms

asphyxiate asphyxiates asphyxiating asphyxiated

Etymology

From asphyxia + -ate.

Related words

asphyxia asphyxiation

Derived words

asphyxiator autoasphyxiate
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