Asphyxiate
Pronunciation: /æˈsfɪksiːˌeɪt/
Asphyxiate (verb)
- To cause someone to die or become unconscious by preventing enough oxygen from reaching the body.
- To make breathing fail because air cannot enter the lungs or oxygen levels become too low.
Examples
- The smoke can asphyxiate a person quickly.
- A blocked airway may asphyxiate the patient.