asfixiar

Definitions of asfixiar
  1. verb
    struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
    synonyms: ahogar, estrangular, sofocar
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    type of:
    doler, sentir dolor, sufrir
    feel pain or be in pain
  2. verb
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
    synonyms: sofocar
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    type of:
    bloquear, obstruir
    block passage through
  3. verb
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
    synonyms: estrangular, sofocar
    ahogarse, asfixiarse, atragantarse, sofocarse
    be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
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    type of:
    matar
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
  4. verb
    kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air
    synonyms: estrangular
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    types:
    agarrotar
    strangle with an iron collar
    type of:
    matar
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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