Hanging
Hanging noun - A downward slope.
Suffocation and hanging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suffocation" instead a noun "Hanging".
Suffocation
Suffocation noun - The condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped).
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Synonyms for Suffocation
Hanging and suffocation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hanging" instead a noun "Suffocation".
Both words in one sentence
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Jasmine doesn't want to talk about it but when pushed ends up going into a lot of detail about hanging kills you by neck snap, not suffocation as most people think.
Source: Film / Blue Jasmine -
Hanging by the wrists, a common variation, would in Real Life quickly cause permanent damage to the hands and within a few hours cause death by suffocation/"Suspension Trauma", not quite unlike a crucifixion.
Source: Unwilling Suspension
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