asphyxiation

Noun

Meaning

The act of causing asphyxia; a state of asphyxia.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

suffocation necrosis vertigo suffocate cyanosis rheum killing assassination hanging bleeding asthma choke abscess dysentery atrophy
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Antonyms

airy loose breathing breath breathe boon
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Hypernyms

kill killing hypoxia putting to death

Hyponyms

choking strangulation throttling strangling

Phrases with the word

be dying from asphyxiation

Examples

asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture Source: Internet

A methane-air flame is extinguished at about 17% oxygen content (which will still support life), so the lamp gave an early indication of an unhealthy atmosphere, allowing the miners to get out before they died of asphyxiation. Source: Internet

Eventually the loss of oxygen will cause all remaining aerobic life to die out via asphyxiation, leaving behind only simple anaerobic prokaryotes. Source: Internet

ATHENS, Greece — A plaque commemorating three bank employees who died of asphyxiation when their workplace was firebombed during a protest march 10 years ago was unveiled in Athens Saturday. Source: Internet

As per initial report, the tourists died of asphyxiation after using gas heater in their room. Source: Internet

Advanced Micro Instruments provide sensors to monitor oxygen levels and protect against asphyxiation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

asphyxiating asphyxiating gas asphyxiatingly asphyxiative asphyxiator asphyxiatory