SportsSeptember 1, 2026

suffocated

SUF-uh-kay-ted

Definition

To completely suppress or restrain, effectively rendering something unable to function or move.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'suffocare', meaning to stifle or choke, which comes from 'sub' (under) and 'faux' (throat).

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how the 1985 Bears' defense dominated the Patriots, leaving their offense unable to perform effectively.

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