asphyxiation

Phonetic Respelling: [ as-fik-see-ey-shuhn ]

Definition:

n. deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

Sentence:

Asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture.

More example sentences:

Asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture.

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Cyanosis may result frompneumonia or asphyxiation or heart failure.

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Synonyms:

smother; suffocate; choke

Antonyms:

breathe

How many syllables in asphyxiation?

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Divide asphyxiation into syllables:

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