Asphyxia
Asphyxia noun - A condition in which insufficient or no oxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged on a ventilatory basis; caused by choking or drowning or electric shock or poison gas.
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Synonyms for Asphyxia
Strangling and asphyxia are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Strangling" instead a noun "Asphyxia".
Nearby Words: asphyxiate, asphyxiating
Strangling
Strangling noun - The act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe.
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Synonyms for Strangling
Asphyxia and strangling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Asphyxia" instead a noun "Strangling".
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