suffocating

ˈsʌfəˌkeɪtɪŋ
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Translation of suffocating into German,

Adjective

1.

breathing

causing difficulty in breathing
  • The suffocating heat made it hard to breathe..Die erstickende Hitze machte das Atmen schwer
2.

figurative

feeling oppressive or overwhelming
  • The constant demands were suffocating her creativity.Die ständigen Anforderungen erdrückten ihre Kreativität.

Noun

breathing

TECH.
act or process of being unable to breathe
TECH.
Ersticken Atemstillstand Atemnot
  • The suffocating was caused by smoke in the room.Das Ersticken wurde durch Rauch im Raum verursacht.
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Synonyms and analogies of suffocating in English

Examples of suffocating in a sentence

  • Her asthma worsened in the suffocating atmosphere.
  • The pressure at work was suffocating his enthusiasm.
  • Her family's expectations were suffocating her freedom.
  • The paramedics treated the suffocating caused by a lodged piece of food.
  • The report blamed the suffocating on a blocked air vent in the crib.
suffocate
ˈsʌfəˌkeɪt
Verb
1.

oxygen deprivation

intr.
suffer from reduced oxygen intake
intr.
  • He began to suffocate in the smoke-filled room.Er begann in dem rauchgefüllten Raum zu ersticken.
2.

mental pressure

tr.
cause someone to feel trapped and oppressed
tr.
  • These strict rules suffocate young artists.Diese strengen Regeln engen junge Künstler ein.
3.

medical

tr.
overwhelm as though with oxygen deprivation
tr.
  • She felt suffocated by the constant demands.Sie fühlte sich von den ständigen Anforderungen erdrückt.
4.

psychology

tr.
suppress development or creativity
tr.
  • The strict rules suffocated the students' creativity.Die strengen Regeln erstickten die Kreativität der Schüler.

Translations of "suffocating" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Adjective
erstickendadj.

Desolation wrapped around him like a heavy cloak, suffocating and cold.

Verwüstung hüllte ihn ein wie ein schwerer Mantel, erstickend und kalt.

ersticktadj.

The film shows a city suffocating under the yoke of constant military surveillance.

Der Film zeigt eine Stadt, die unter dem Joch ständiger militärischer Überwachung erstickt.

erdrückendadj.

The choked emotion in the room was palpable, almost suffocating.

Die erstickte Emotion im Raum war greifbar, fast erdrückend.

stickigadj.

Eun-hye, it might be a little suffocating, but hang in there.

Es könnte etwas stickig sein, aber bleib drin.

ersticken

The pressure increases, and you are afraid of suffocating.

Der Druck erhöht sich, und man fürchtet zu ersticken.

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Other translations for suffocating:

  • drückendadj.

suffocating: Examples and translations in context

What began as one harmless fib hardened into a suffocating mesh of lies.

Was als kleine Notlüge begann, wurde zu einem erstickenden Netz aus Lügen.

The oppressive humidity was suffocating, clinging to her skin.

Die drückende Feuchtigkeit war erstickend und haftete an ihrer Haut.

The bell jar of routine was suffocating, preventing any spark of adventure.

Die Glaskuppel der Routine war erstickend, sie verhinderte jeden Funken von Abenteuer.

The novel portrays a family entangled in a suffocating web of lies.

Der Roman schildert eine Familie, die in einem erstickenden Lügengeflecht gefangen ist.

The small, closeted room felt suffocating during the meeting with no windows.

Der kleine, abgeschiedene Raum wirkte während des Treffens ohne Fenster erstickend.

The suffocating grip of grief made it hard to find solace.

Der erstickende Griff der Trauer machte es schwer, Trost zu finden.

The suffocating feeling of being trapped in a loveless marriage grew stronger.

Das erstickende Gefühl, in einer lieblosen Ehe gefangen zu sein, wurde stärker.

The despondency in the air was suffocating, stifling every joy.

Die Mutlosigkeit in der Luft war erstickend und erdrückte jede Freude.

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