affogare

Definitions of affogare
  1. verb
    die from being submerged in water, getting water into the lungs, and asphyxiating
    synonyms: affogarsi, annegare
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    ammazzarsi, andare, crepare, decedere, dipartirsi, finire, mancare, morire, perire, schiantare, soffocare, spegnersi, spirare, trapassare
    pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
  2. verb
    kill by submerging in water
    synonyms: affogarsi, annegare
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    accoppare, ammazzare, far morire, finire, uccidere
    cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
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