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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

suffocating

/sʌfəˈkeɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does suffocating mean?

adjective

Causing someone to feel unable to breathe or think clearly; overwhelming or stifling.

Example

"The suffocating heat made it hard to focus on the task at hand."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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