Pursy and Smothering

Pursy

Pursy adjective - Breathing laboriously or convulsively.
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Smothering and pursy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smothering" instead an adjective "Pursy".

Nearby Words: purse, pursed, pursing

Smothering

Smothering adjective - Causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat.

Pursy and smothering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pursy" instead an adjective "Smothering".

Nearby Words: smother, smothered, smothery
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