Asphyxiation and Suffocation

Asphyxiation

Asphyxiation noun - The condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped).
Usage example: asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture
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Synonyms for Asphyxiation

Suffocation is a synonym for asphyxiation in breathlessness topic. In some cases you can use "Suffocation" instead a noun "Asphyxiation".

Suffocation

Suffocation noun - The condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped).
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Synonyms for Suffocation

Asphyxiation is a synonym for suffocation in breathlessness topic. You can use "Asphyxiation" instead a noun "Suffocation".

Nearby Words: suffocate, suffocated, suffocating
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