| Front | suffocate |
|---|---|
| Back | BrE /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/NAmE /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/verb 1 [intransitive, transitive] to die because there is no air to breathe; to kill sb by not letting them breathe airMany dogs have suffocated in hot cars.~ sb/sth The couple were suffocated by fumes from a faulty gas fire. He put the pillow over her face and suffocated her. (figurative) She felt suffocated by all the rules and regulations. 2 [intransitive] be suffocating if it is suffocating, it is very hot and there is little fresh airCan I open a window? It's suffocating in here! suf•fo•ca•tion/BrE ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃn; NAmE ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃn/ noun[uncountable]to die of suffocation |
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