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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

asphyxiating

/æsfɪkˈsɪeɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does asphyxiating mean?

verb

Causing a person or animal to stop breathing, or making it difficult for them to breathe. Causing a feeling of being unable to breathe or of being suffocated.

Example

"The smoke was asphyxiating, making it hard for the firefighters to enter the burning building."

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