asphyxiated

• Beschreibt den Zustand, in dem jemandem der Sauerstoff entzogen wird, was oft zu Bewusstlosigkeit oder Tod führt; kann auch metaphorisch für etwas Unterdrücktes oder Erstiktes verwendet werden.

Describes a state of being deprived of oxygen, often leading to unconsciousness or death; can also be used metaphorically to describe something stifled or suppressed.

1. Deprived of oxygenC1formalmedical

   In a state of being unable to breathe, resulting in suffocation or lack of oxygen.

   Erstickt

   • The victim was found asphyxiated in the sealed room.
   • The patient became asphyxiated due to a blocked airway.
   • Firefighters rescued the asphyxiated workers from the smoke-filled building.

   Synonymechokedsmotheredstifledstrangled

• Jemanden durch Sauerstoffmangel bewusstlos machen oder töten; selbst an Sauerstoffmangel leiden oder ersticken.

A verb meaning to cause someone to become unconscious or die by depriving them of oxygen, or to suffer from lack of oxygen.

1. Deprive of oxygenC1formalmedical

   To cause someone to be unable to breathe, leading to unconsciousness or death.

   Ersticken lassen

   • The smoke from the fire asphyxiated the trapped victims.
   • He was asphyxiated by the toxic fumes in the garage.
   • Improper use of a gas heater can asphyxiate people in a closed room.

   Synonymechokesmotherstiflesuffocate

2. Obstruct breathingC1formalmedical

   To block the air passage, making it difficult or impossible to breathe.

   Ersticken

   • The pillow accidentally asphyxiated the sleeping infant.
   • A severe allergic reaction can asphyxiate a person by swelling the throat.
   • The tight collar nearly asphyxiated the dog.

   Synonymechokesmotherstiflesuffocate

   Antonymeaerateoxygenateventilate

3. Die from lack of oxygenC1formalmedical

   To die because the body does not receive enough oxygen.

   Ersticken

   • The diver asphyxiated after running out of air underwater.
   • Many fish asphyxiate when the water is polluted and lacks oxygen.
   • He asphyxiated in the sealed room due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

   Synonymechokesmotherstiflesuffocate