To cause someone to have difficulty breathing, often by restricting air supply.

सांस लेना बंद करना

English Usage: The thick smoke was suffocating the firefighters as they entered the building.

Hindi Usage: घने धुएं ने दमकलकर्मियों की सांसें रोक दी जब वे इमारत में प्रवेश कर रहे थे।

The act of choking or preventing someone from breathing properly.

दम घुटना

English Usage: The suffocating heat made it difficult to breathe.

Hindi Usage: दम घुटने वाली गर्मी ने सांस लेना मुश्किल कर दिया।