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asphyxiate vs impede

impede vs asphyxiate

asphyxiate and impede both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
asphyxiate No No Yes No
impede No No Yes No
As verbs, impede is a hypernym of asphyxiate; that is, impede is a word with a broader meaning than asphyxiate:
  • asphyxiate: impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  • impede: block passage through
Other hypernyms of asphyxiate include block, close up, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
asphyxiate (verb) impede (verb)
be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen block passage through
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing be a hindrance or obstacle to
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Difference between asphyxiate and impede

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