SUFFOCATION


Meaning of SUFFOCATION in English

ˌsəfəˈkāshən noun

( -s )

Etymology: Latin suffocation-, suffocatio, from suffocatus + -ion-, -io -ion

: the act of suffocating or state of being suffocated : stoppage of breathing — compare asphyxia

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