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suffocate in Irish

suffocate in Irish is plúch — suffocate means to die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.

suffocate in Irish

plúch
verb

What does "suffocate" mean?

  1. verb To die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.
    "The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them."
  2. verb To feel overwhelmed or stifled, as if unable to breathe.
    "She felt like she was suffocating under the pressure of her exams."
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suffocate in a sentence

  • The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them.
  • Smoke from the fire suffocated several residents.
  • She felt like she was suffocating under the pressure of her exams.

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What is "suffocate" in Irish?

"suffocate" in Irish is plúch. suffocate means: To die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.

How do you use "suffocate" in a sentence?

Example: "The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them." In Irish, "suffocate" is plúch.

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