Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

SUFFOCATED

(verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Suffocated.

Suffocated - as a verb

Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

Example: "Othello smothered desdemona with a pillow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiatesmother

Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

Example: "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiatechokestifle

Become stultified, suppressed, or stifled

Example: "He is suffocating--living at home with his aged parents in the small village"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke

Suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of

Example: "His job suffocated him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
choke

Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

Example: "The child suffocated under the pillow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiatestifle
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
buy the farmcash in one's chipschokeconkcroakdeceasedieexitexpiregive-up the ghostgokick the bucketpasspass awayperishpop offsnuff it
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air

Example: "The room was hot and stuffy and we were suffocating"

Struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

Example: "He swallowed a fishbone and gagged"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chokegagstrangle

Suffocated - as an adjective

Having died as a result of suffocation.

Example Sentences

"The smoke suffocated the room, making it unbearable to breathe."
"She felt suffocated by the heavy blanket covering her face."
"The tight collar suffocated the dog, causing distress."
"His fear of public speaking suffocated his aspirations for a leadership role."
"The oppressive heat suffocated the city, leaving everyone drained and exhausted."
View more

Word Game Points

Is SUFFOCATED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, suffocated is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SUFFOCATED has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is SUFFOCATED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, suffocated is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SUFFOCATED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is SUFFOCATED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, suffocated is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SUFFOCATED has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

A-Z Proximities

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen