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Term: Sufocate

Description:

Sufocate is a verb that refers to the act of restricting or preventing someone from breathing, resulting in a lack of oxygen. It can also be used metaphorically to convey a feeling of being stifled or overwhelmed.

Senses:

1. Sense 1: To deprive someone of oxygen by restricting their airflow physically.
2. Sense 2: To overwhelm or make someone feel choked or constrained metaphorically.

Part of Speech:

Verb

Sample Sentences:

• 1. She placed her hands over his mouth to sufocate his screams.
• 2. The smoke from the fire made it difficult to breathe, almost sufocating us.
• 3. In an unhealthy relationship, one person may sufocate the other with constant monitoring and control.
• 4. The lack of artistic freedom in the strict school stifled his creativity and made him feel suffocated.

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