sofocar

Definitions of sofocar
  1. verb
    struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
    synonyms: ahogar, asfixiar, estrangular
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    type of:
    doler, sentir dolor, sufrir
    feel pain or be in pain
  2. verb
    constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing
    synonyms: ahogar, estrangular
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    type of:
    apretar, compactar, comprimir, estrechar, estrujar, prensar
    squeeze or press together
  3. verb
    smother or suppress
    synonyms: ahogar, amortiguar, apagar, emmudecer
  4. verb
    impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
    synonyms: asfixiar
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    type of:
    bloquear, obstruir
    block passage through
  5. verb
    conceal or hide
    synonyms: ahogar, amortiguar, apagar, emmudecer
  6. verb
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
    synonyms: asfixiar, estrangular
    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
  7. verb
    wring the neck of
    synonyms: ahogar, estrangular
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    type of:
    apretar, compactar, comprimir, estrechar, estrujar, prensar
    squeeze or press together
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