Word Type

Verb

The word "asphyxiate" can be used as a verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

asphyxiator autoasphyxiate

Derived From

asphyxia

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

block buy the farm cash in one's chips choke close up conk croak decease die drop dead exit expire give-up the ghost go impede jam kick the bucket kill obstruct obturate occlude pass pass away perish pop off snuff it

Related Terms

asphyxia asphyxiation

Related Terms

asphyxia smother suffocate

Similar Terms

smother stifle suffocate

Synonym Network

smother suffocate

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