Choking and Smother

Choking

Choking noun - A condition caused by blocking the airways to the lungs (as with food or swelling of the larynx).

Smother and choking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Choking".

Nearby Words: choke, choked, choky, choker

Smother

Smother verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

Choking and smother are semantically related. Sometimes you can replace term "Choking" with "Smother", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery
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