GRE Word List

SUFFOCATE

to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation)

The meaning of the word suffocate is to stop the respiration of (as by strangling or asphyxiation).

Random words

WordMeaning
convertto bring over from one belief, view, or party to another
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
inverseopposite in order, nature, or effect
implicateto bring into intimate or incriminating connection
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
wantonmerciless
harryto make a pillaging or destructive raid on : assault
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid