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asphyxiated

/æsfɪˈkeɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does asphyxiated mean?

verb

Past participle of asphyxiate. To cause (someone) to stop breathing, often intentionally.

Example

"The fire in the room asphyxiated the cat, causing it to lose consciousness."

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