suffocate
/ˈsʌfəkeɪt/
suf · fo · cate
ˈsʌ · fə · keɪt
English Definition
v. make unable to breathe
Significado en Español
sofocar, asfixiar
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ngạt thở, bóp nghẹt
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Example Sentence
The smoke could suffocate you.
烟雾可能让你窒息。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
suf(under)+foc(breathe)+ate
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “suffocate”:
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A
smother
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B
revive
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C
refresh
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D
ventilate
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A — smother.
“suffocate” means v. make unable to breathe
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
In the dense crowd, I found it hard to breathe and feared I might ______.
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A
laugh
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B
suffocate
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C
dance
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D
forget
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B — suffocate.
“suffocate” means v. make unable to breathe
Common questions about “suffocate”
What does “suffocate” mean?
suffocate — v. make unable to breathe. In Chinese: 使窒息，闷死.
How do you pronounce “suffocate”?
suffocate is pronounced /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: suf · fo · cate.
How do you use “suffocate” in a sentence?
The smoke could suffocate you. (烟雾可能让你窒息。)
What are synonyms for “suffocate”?
smother, choke — all close in meaning to suffocate (v. make unable to breathe).
Is “suffocate” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. suffocate appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “suffocate”?
suf(under)+foc(breathe)+ate
