ASPHYXIATES
(verb)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Asphyxiates.
Asphyxiates - as a verb
Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
Example: "Othello smothered desdemona with a pillow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smothersuffocateImpair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Example: "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chokestiflesuffocateBe asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
Example: "The child suffocated under the pillow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stiflesuffocateHypernyms (Closely Related)
buy the farmcash in one's chipschokeconkcroakdeceasedieexitexpiregive-up the ghostgokick the bucketpasspass awayperishpop offsnuff itHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He asphyxiates the cockroach by spraying it with insecticide."
"The poisonous gas quickly asphyxiates the unsuspecting victims."
"The lack of oxygen in the room asphyxiates the plants."
"The tight grip around her neck almost asphyxiates her."
"The smoke from the fire asphyxiates the firefighters inside the building."
Word Game Points
Is ASPHYXIATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, asphyxiates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ASPHYXIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 26.
Is ASPHYXIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, asphyxiates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordASPHYXIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.
Is ASPHYXIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, asphyxiates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordASPHYXIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
