asphyxiate

• Verbe signifiant priver quelqu'un de conscience ou de vie en le privant d'oxygène, ou souffrir d'un manque d'oxygène.

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.

   Asphyxier (priver d'oxygène)

   • 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.

   Synonymeschokesmotherstiflesuffocate

2. Obstruct breathingC1formalmedical

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

   Asphyxier

   • 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.

   Synonymeschokesmotherstiflesuffocate

   Antonymesaerateoxygenateventilate

3. Die from lack of oxygenC1formalmedical

   To die because the body does not receive enough oxygen.

   Mourir par manque d'oxygène

   • 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.

   Synonymeschokesmotherstiflesuffocate