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Asphyxiation (Noun)

The condition of being deprived of oxygen (as by having breathing stopped); "asphyxiation is sometimes used as a form of torture".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The coroner's report concluded that the victim's death was caused by asphyxiation due to the blockage of her airway.
Prolonged asphyxiation can lead to brain damage and even death if not treated promptly.
The use of asphyxiation as a form of torture is widely considered to be a violation of human rights.
The firefighters worked quickly to rescue the family from the smoke-filled apartment, where they were at risk of asphyxiation.
The medical examiner testified that the victim's asphyxiation was likely caused by the manual compression of her neck.

Killing by depriving of oxygen.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.