Suffocated

Suffocated describes the state of being deprived of air or the means of breathing, leading to a cessation of respiration and, potentially, death. It can also extend metaphorically to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed, oppressed, or stifled in one's environment, emotions, or personal expression. This can be a physical, emotional, or metaphorical choking. It implies a restriction that prevents normal functioning or freedom. It can be a direct action or a result of environmental constraints. It's often associated with a feeling of panic or desperation.

Suffocated meaning with examples

• The trapped miners were suffocated by the sudden influx of methane gas in the tunnel, leaving no escape. The rescue team found them hours later; the air had become toxic.
• Covering the baby's face with the pillow accidentally suffocated the child, and the parents were devastated.
• Living in that controlling relationship, she felt suffocated by his constant demands and possessiveness, yearning for freedom.
• The artist's creativity was suffocated by the conservative art scene, which rejected her innovative and experimental works.
• The plants in the overcrowded greenhouse became suffocated due to lack of sunlight, air, and sufficient water, leading to their demise.