Word Type

Verb

Adjective

The word "suffocate" can be used as verb and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

smothercate suffocation

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

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

Manner Of

become die feel obstruct stifle

Related Terms

asphyxia

Related Terms

asphyxia asphyxiate destroy die drown extinguish insufficient intake oxygen reduce severe suffer supply

Similar Terms

asphyxiate choke smother stifle

Synonym Network

asphyxiate drown gag quench smother stifle

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