stifled

"The interrupt caused the packet handler routine to run."

"A child left unattended may die of suffocation."

"His creativity is unsurpassed by his fellow students in the art class."

"Political dissent was brutally suppressed."

"A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting."

"Open the hatch, he is suffocating in the airlock!"

"The heavy blanket smothered me in my sleep, making it hard to breathe. "

"The government is doing its best to stop rebellion in the country."

"Could you unwind about a foot of ribbon so I can finish the package?"

"My brother's constant bragging about his good grades fueled my resentment. "

"After many frustrating attempts, he eventually finished his school project. "

"The widget making machine is being used for production now."