Occlude and Suffocate

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Occlude verb - To prevent passage through by filling with something.

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Suffocate and occlude are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Suffocate" instead a verb "Occlude".

Nearby Words: occlusion, occluding

Suffocate verb - Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of.

Usage example: The foul air was slowly suffocating the children

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Occlude and suffocate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Occlude" instead a verb "Suffocate".

Nearby Words: suffocating, suffocation

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