| Word | Asphyxiate |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to stop the flow of air to a person’s lungs by obstructing their breathing pathway |
| Example 1 | Detective Jones realized the killer did asphyxiate the victim by wrapping a belt around her throat and pulling it as tight as possible. |
| Example 2 | Exhaust fumes from the car would asphyxiate anyone who was trapped in the shut garage due to lack of oxygen. |
| Example 3 | Placing a baby face down in his crib could cause him to asphyxiate on his vomit since his face is surrounded by the bile. |
| Example 4 | Usually fires don’t kill people as much as the smoke since the lack of oxygen in the air will asphyxiate the people trapped inside the house. |
| Example 5 | By placing his hands around the woman’s neck to asphyxiate her, he squeezed as firmly as he could so he would block her airway. |
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