Suffocation

Word Type

Noun

The word "suffocation" can be used as a noun.

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Derived Terms

suffocation mate

Derived From

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

hypoxia kill killing putting to death

Type Of (IsA)

hypoxia killing

Related Terms

Related Terms

asphyxia death kill suffocate

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