Killing
Killing noun - The act of terminating a life.
Suffocation and killing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suffocation" instead a noun "Killing".
Suffocation
Suffocation noun - Killing by depriving of oxygen.
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Synonyms for Suffocation
Killing and suffocation are semantically related. You can use "Killing" instead a noun "Suffocation".
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Both words in one sentence
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Not only does the victim die from suffocation by the pillow, but the person killing her didn't even realize what he was doing.
Source: Vorpal Pillow -
He turned back to normal when he succeeds in kissing Asuna, nearly killing her by suffocation in the process.
Source: Implacable Man -
They have as much health as a Rockman and an immunity to suffocation, so killing them is a major pain.
Source: That One Attack
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Suffocation and Killing. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/killing/suffocation
Killing & Suffocation. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/killing/suffocation>.
Suffocation or Killing. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/killing/suffocation.
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