suffocate

become stultified, suppressed, or stifled

be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

“The child suffocated under the pillow”

deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing

“The child suffocated herself with a plastic bag that the parents had left on the floor”

impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake

suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of

“His job suffocated him”

feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air