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impede vs asphyxiate

asphyxiate vs impede

impede and asphyxiate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
impede No No Yes No
asphyxiate No No Yes No
As verbs, asphyxiate is a hyponym of impede; that is, asphyxiate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than impede:
  • impede: block passage through
  • asphyxiate: impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
impede (verb) asphyxiate (verb)
block passage through be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
be a hindrance or obstacle to deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Difference between impede and asphyxiate

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