What is the meaning of suffocation? Share with your friends Share 0 Makarand Gokhale answered this when there is lack of oxygen or you can't breathe in oxygen you get suffocated/choked.when this happens it is said suffocation. 1 View Full Answer Francis answered this cant breathe properly if you study in iisj refer word meanings 0 Kanak Rai answered this lack of oxygen at a particular palce with extra carbon dioxde or when u are anable to breath this is called suffocation 0