Asphyxiating: meaning, definitions and examples

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asphyxiating

 

[ รฆหˆsfษชk.สƒi.eษช.tษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

breathing difficulty

Asphyxiating refers to a condition that impairs the ability to breathe, often resulting in suffocation or a lack of oxygen. This term is commonly used in medical, environmental, and emotional contexts. In medical situations, it can describe conditions like airway obstruction or poisoning. In broader contexts, it may relate to experiences that feel stifling or overwhelming, both physically and emotionally.

Synonyms

choking, smothering, stifling, suffocating

Examples of usage

  • The smoke from the fire was asphyxiating.
  • She found the small, crowded room asphyxiating.
  • Asphyxiating fumes filled the air after the chemical spill.

Translations

Translations of the word "asphyxiating" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น asfixiante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคเคธ เคฐเฅ‹เค•เคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช erstickend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghimpit

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะดัƒัˆะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ duszony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ช’ๆฏใ•ใ›ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท asphyxiant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ asfixiante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท boฤŸucu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งˆ์‹์‹œํ‚ค๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎู†ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dusรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dusivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ช’ๆฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zaduลกljiv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรถfnun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹า›ะฟะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒ แƒฉแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ boฤŸucu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ asfixiante

Etymology

The word 'asphyxiating' originates from the Greek word 'asphyxia', which means 'a lack of pulse', derived from 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'sphygmos', which refers to 'pulse'. It was first used in medical literature in the mid-19th century to describe conditions that lead to suffocation. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not only physical suffocation but also metaphorical applications in describing situations that feel overwhelmingly oppressive. The term has become more prominent as awareness of environmental issues and public health has grown, emphasizing both the physical dangers of asphyxiating conditions as well as the emotional experiences associated with them. Today, it is used in various contexts including medical emergencies, fire safety, and discussions around mental and emotional well-being.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,490, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.