Suffocate(verb)
To die or cause someone to die because of lack of air; to feel unable to breathe.
Hindi meaning:दम घुटना / दम घोंटना
Synonyms: Choke, Smother, Strangle, Stifle
Antonyms: Breathe, Ventilate, Aerate, Revive
Example: The thick smoke could suffocate anyone trapped inside the room.
Trick to remember: Suffocate sounds like suffer + coat; jab tight coat me air na aaye, you feel suffocated.
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