- present participle of suffocate.
suffocating
Example Sentences
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In every round, it did just enough, relying on suffocating defense and its trademark depth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The conception of the role, marked by a dim view of stardom’s suffocating alienation, was something Jolie clearly understood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
However, breweries are facing a "suffocating level of taxation" and Siba wants to see a tax reduction on draught beer in pubs.
From BBC ● May 25, 2026
Some said they couldn't find work, while others saw their income dry up after the authorities restricted the internet when the war started, suffocating industries and workers that relied on connecting to the global web.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
The room stank of Jordan's suffocating cologne, stifling smoke, and fear.
From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper
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