Words Like SUFFOCATION

We have put together a list of words that are similar to SUFFOCATION.

6 Alternative Words Similar to suffocation

1 Asphyxiation Noun Synonym Words Like Asphyxiation

2 Hypoxia Noun Synonym Words Like Hypoxia

3 Strangulation Noun Hyponym Words Like Strangulation

4 Strangling Noun Hyponym Words Like Strangling

5 Choking Noun Hyponym Words Like Choking

6 Throttling Noun Hyponym Words Like Throttling

7 definitions of suffocation

1 The act of suffocating, or the state of being suffocated; death caused by smothering or choking.

2 the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)

3 killing by depriving of oxygen

4 The act of suffocating, choking, or stifling.

5 The condition of being suffocated, choked, or stifled.

6 Asphyxia—a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.

7 A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.

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