asphyxiate
verb (used with object)
to produce asphyxia in.
had asphyxiated
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past perfectof asphyxiate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He said he believed Floyd died from lack of oxygen — consistent with the prosecution argument that Chauvin had asphyxiated him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 5, 2021
