suffocate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Suffocate' has to do with the lack of air or difficulty in breathing. If someone is suffocating, they aren't getting the oxygen they need to breathe.

Examples in Different Contexts

In technology development, 'suffocating' regulations can impede progress and innovation. A tech entrepreneur might argue, 'The industry cannot thrive if suffocated by outdated and restrictive regulatory frameworks that do not accommodate technological advancements.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The overall aesthetic of this design project seems chaotic. Do you think we should tone down the elements?

Response:

Absolutely. I feel the design elements are suffocating the main message. We should tone them down.

Tech

Scenario:

The network sudden spikes in traffic last evening. The bandwidth limitations may have caused issues.

Response:

It does seem like the server got suffocated with the traffic spike. We should consider increasing bandwidth.