Asphyxiation Definition & Meaning

asphyxiation
noun
  1. the condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); "asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture"
  2. killing by depriving of oxygen

"Asphyxiation" in song lyrics

See how asphyxiation is used in real songs:

  • "I broke the mold for holds that cause asphyxiation"
    Pharoahe Monch — What is the Law
  • "autoerotic asphyxiation"
    AOL — AOL
  • "autoerotica asphyxiation"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "asphyxiation"

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