Suffocation
/ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
Synonyms
- choking
- smothering
- stifling
- asphyxiation
- strangulation
Slang Meanings
Choking on something metaphorical.
I can't deal with all this pressure; it's like I'm suffocating here.
Feeling overwhelmed by emotional burden.
After all those deadlines, it's like I'm in total suffocation mode.