asphyxiate
[ as-fik-see-eyt ]
/ æsˈfɪk siˌeɪt /
verb (used with object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing.
to produce asphyxia in.
to cause to die or lose consciousness by impairing normal breathing, as by gas or other noxious agents; choke; suffocate; smother.
verb (used without object), as·phyx·i·at·ed, as·phyx·i·at·ing.
to become asphyxiated.
Origin of asphyxiate
First recorded in 1830–40;
asphyxi(a) +
-ate1
OTHER WORDS FROM asphyxiate
as·phyx·i·a·tion, noun as·phyx·i·a·tor, nounWORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH asphyxiate
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British Dictionary definitions for asphyxiation
asphyxiate
/ (æsˈfɪksɪˌeɪt) /
verb
to cause asphyxia in or undergo asphyxia; smother; suffocate
Derived forms of asphyxiate
asphyxiation, noun asphyxiator, nounMedical definitions for asphyxiation
asphyxiate
[ ăs-fĭk′sē-āt′ ]
v.
To induce asphyxia.