asphyxiating
[/æsˈfɪk.si.eɪ.tɪŋ/]
adjective, verb (present participle)
asfixiante
1. causing or capable of causing asphyxia; suffocating
The asphyxiating fumes from the fire forced everyone to evacuate the building.
Os gases asfixiantes do incêndio forçaram todos a evacuarem o prédio.
2. extremely oppressive or stifling in an emotional or social sense
She felt asphyxiating pressure from her family's expectations.
Ela sentiu uma pressão asfixiante das expectativas de sua família.
3. present participle of asphyxiate; the act of depriving of oxygen
The lack of ventilation was asphyxiating the workers.
A falta de ventilação estava asfixiando os trabalhadores.
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