ersticken

Definitions of ersticken
  1. verb
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
    synonyms: aufknüpfen, erhängen, hängen
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    type of:
    töten, umbringen
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  2. verb
    struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
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    type of:
    schmerzen
    feel pain or be in pain
  3. verb
    control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
    synonyms: niederhalten, verbeißen, verkneifen
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    types:
    aufhalten
    keep under control; keep in check
    niederhalten, verbeißen, verkneifen
    control and refrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior
    kontrollieren, mäßigen, zurückhalten
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
    type of:
    aufhalten
    keep under control; keep in check
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