asphyxiate

Definitions

To deprive of oxygen, causing unconsciousness or death.

To suffer from a lack of oxygen or the inability to breathe.

Examples

The thick smoke from the fire threatened to asphyxiate everyone trapped inside the building.

The python began to constrict its prey, intending to asphyxiate it before consuming the meal.

Synonyms

suffocate choke strangle smother stifle gasp throttle

Antonyms

breathe inhale oxygenate ventilate revive resuscitate inspire