asphyxiated

past tense of asphyxiate
as in strangled
to cause (someone) to stop breathing and often to become unconscious and die The murder victim was asphyxiated.

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  • Israel also says its large-scale airstrikes and ground operations in Lebanon have strangled Hezbollah, cutting off Iran's access to what was once a formidable political and militant force on Israel's northern border.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Several hours later, she was found dead in her own home – bludgeoned and strangled.
    Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • The energy in this race came from ordinary voters, many of whom feel that their voices have been drowned out by corporate donations, union influence, and political machines.
    Amy Reichert, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Apr. 2025
  • The noise has drowned out Africa’s challenges, which center on job creation and climate change.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Asphyxiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/asphyxiated. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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