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Meaning of suffocating
The primary meaning of "suffocating" is to cause someone to feel overwhelmed or oppressed.
Etymology of suffocating
The word "suffocating" originates from the Latin words "suffocare," meaning "to choke" or "to strangle," and the suffix "-ating," which forms a present participle
Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and emotional states of being overwhelmed or oppressed
Synonyms
stifling
choking
smothering
strangling
asphyxiating
suffusing
overwhelming
crushing
oppressive
burdensome
weighty
heavy
dense
thick
claustrophobic
constricting
restraining
confining
limiting
smothering
gagging
choking
throttling
strangulating
asphyxiating
drowning
submerging
engulfing
overwhelming
overpowering
overbearing
crushing
devastating
demoralizing
disheartening
Definitions
- Causing someone to feel overwhelmed or oppressed, often due to a lack of freedom or an excess of something
- * Making it difficult for someone to breathe, often due to obstruction or compression of the airways
Usage Examples
- The suffocating heat made it difficult to sleep at night
- * The suffocating atmosphere of the meeting made it hard to contribute to the discussion
- * The suffocating grip of the boa constrictor slowly tightened around its prey