suffoquer

Definitions of suffoquer
  1. verb
    struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake
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    type of:
    avoir mal, ressentir une douleur, se sentir mal, souffrir
    feel pain or be in pain
  2. verb
    deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
    synonyms: s'asphyxier, étouffer
    étouffer
    be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
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    type of:
    tuer
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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