suffocation
/ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
noun
- The act or process of dying or being unable to breathe because of a lack of air or because something blocks the airway.
- Suffocation can occur if a person is trapped in a small, airtight space.
- The baby's crib was cleared of pillows to reduce the risk of suffocation.
- The cause of death was determined to be suffocation from a plastic bag.
- A feeling or state of being restricted or suppressed, especially in a way that prevents growth or expression.
- The artist felt a sense of suffocation under the strict guidelines of the gallery.
- Economic suffocation of small businesses can happen when large corporations dominate the market.
- She described the relationship as emotional suffocation, with no room for her own needs.
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