Asphyxiating: meaning, definitions and examples
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asphyxiating
[ รฆหsfษชk.สi.eษช.tษชล ]
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:
๐ต๐น asfixiante
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคเคธ เคฐเฅเคเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช erstickend
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghimpit
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะฐะดััะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ duszony
๐ฏ๐ต ็ชๆฏใใใ
๐ซ๐ท asphyxiant
๐ช๐ธ asfixiante
๐น๐ท boฤucu
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง์์ํค๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎูู
๐จ๐ฟ dusรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ dusivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ็ชๆฏ็
๐ธ๐ฎ zaduลกljiv
๐ฎ๐ธ kรถfnun
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััาะฟะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแฎแ แฉแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ boฤucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.