suffocation
IPA: sʌfʌkˈeɪʃʌn
noun
- (uncountable) Asphyxia—a condition in which an extreme decrease in the concentration of oxygen in the body accompanied by an increase in the concentration of carbon dioxide leads to loss of consciousness or death.
- (countable) A particular act of death or killing by means of asphyxia.
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Examples of "suffocation" in Sentences
- The trapped crewmen died of suffocation.
- Albert died of suffocation during the flight.
- Most of the deaths were from suffocation or burns.
- It doesn’t create the feeling; the suffocation is real.
- The condition was also known as suffocation of the mother.
- The cause of Danielle's death was very likely suffocation or smothering.
- Death occurs by suffocation as the larynx loses its rigidity and collapses.
- The initial cause of death for all three has been attributed to suffocation.
- Initially, these deaths were believed to be caused by suffocation from the plastic bags used for inhalation.
- These, however, die of what is called suffocation when the stomach becomes filled and the heat in the central segment is destroyed.
- (Which are quite soft enough, I assure you, that the child, though perhaps in danger of suffocation, is not being hurt in the slightest.)
- What we received right now is the unofficial report, is that a suffocation was the cause of death, but we will not know that for maybe a month or two.
- For of exhaustion that kind which is destruction due to lack of refrigeration is called suffocation, and whatsoever is thus destroyed is said to be suffocated.
- The late adversaries, warmed to affection at the sight of him, joined in heedless confusion, and surrounded him; the women kissed his hands, and the edges of his garments; nay, his horse received tribute of their embraces; some wept their welcome; he appeared an angel of peace descended among them; and the only danger was, that his mortal nature would be demonstrated, by his suffocation from the kindness of his friends.