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What is another word for suffocate?

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Pronunciation:

[ sˈʌfəkˌe͡ɪt], [ sˈʌfəkˌe‍ɪt], [ s_ˈʌ_f_ə_k_ˌeɪ_t]

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How to use "Suffocate" in context?

When you "suffocate," you stop breathing. This can happen when something clogs your air passages, like vomit or mucus, or when you block your nose and mouth with your hand or something else. When you stop breathing, your brain cells start to die. This can lead to coma or even death.

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