Suffocate
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌfəˌkeɪt/
Suffocate (verb)
- To die or have trouble breathing because there is no air.
- To stop air from reaching someone or something, causing breathing problems.
- To feel trapped or unable to act freely because of too many rules or pressure.
Examples
- He felt like he would suffocate in the crowded room.
- The thick smoke made it hard to breathe and almost suffocate.
Common collocations: suffocate in smoke, suffocate in a crowd, suffocate with a pillow, suffocate the fire, suffocate under pressure