at hand
- s close in space; within reach
- s close in time; about to occur
asphyxiating
- v deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
- v impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
- v be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
- s tending to deprive of oxygen
asphyxiating gasses
aspirant
- n an ambitious and aspiring young person
a lofty aspirant - s desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
aspiring
- v have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal
- s desiring or striving for recognition or advancement
asquint
- s (used especially of glances) directed to one side with or as if with doubt or suspicion or envy
assamese
- n native or inhabitant of the state of Assam in northeastern India
- n the Magadhan language spoken by the Assamese people; closely related to Bengali
- a of or relating to or characteristic of Assam or its people or culture or language
assassinated
- v murder; especially of socially prominent persons
Anwar Sadat was assassinated because many people did not like his peace politics with Israel - v destroy or damage seriously, as of someone's reputation
He assassinated his enemy's character - s murdered by surprise attack for political reasons
the 20th century has seen too many assassinated leaders