Synonyms for asphyxiation

1. asphyxiation (n.)

the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped)

Synonyms:

suffocation
hypoxia

2. asphyxiation (n.)

killing by depriving of oxygen

Synonyms:

suffocation
choking
throttling
strangulation
killing
strangling
kill
putting to death

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