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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

suffocated

/sʌfəˈkeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does suffocated mean?

verb

To be unable to breathe; to be choked or smothered. To be overwhelmed or crushed by a strong emotion.

Example

"The smoke from the fire suffocated her, causing her to pass out."

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