Asphyxiates

/æsˈfɪksiˌeɪts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of 'asphyxiate'; acts to suffocate or deprive of oxygen.

Etymology

Conjugated form of 'asphyxiate,' following standard English verb conjugation rules with the '-s' ending.

Kelly Says

This verb appears regularly in medical and crime investigation contexts, and has the grim distinction of being one of the most common verbs in autopsy reports across the world.

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