suffocate in Latin
suffocate in Latin is suffōcor, suffōcō — suffocate means to die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.
suffocate in Latin
suffōcor
(ergative) To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.
suffōcō
(ergative) To suffer, or cause someone to suffer, from severely reduced oxygen intake to the body.
What does "suffocate" mean?
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verb To die, or cause someone to die, from lack of oxygen.
"The trapped miners nearly suffocated before rescuers reached them."
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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 Latin?
"suffocate" in Latin is suffōcor, suffōcō. 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 Latin, "suffocate" is suffōcor, suffōcō.
Are there other ways to say "suffocate" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "suffocate": suffōcor, suffōcō.
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