asphyxiate

verb
[L330818]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : asphyxiate
  • simple present, singular, third person : asphyxiates
  • simple past : asphyxiated
  • present participle : asphyxiating
  • past participle : asphyxiated

Senses

  • to kill, suspend animation in, or make unconscious through want of adequate oxygen, presence of noxious agents, or other obstruction to normal breathing