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v deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing v impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of v become stultified, suppressed, or stifled v suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of v be asphyxi…

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  1. v deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing v impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of v become stultified, suppressed, or stifled v suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of v be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen v feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air v struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake