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smother


Definition: Meaning of, smother in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈsmʌðə /

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Word Forms:
Prsesent Past Past Participle
smother smothered smothered
Present Participle Third Person Singular
smothering smothers
[transitive]
  1. to completely cover the whole surface of something with something else, often in a way that seems unnecessary or unpleasant
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  2. to kill someone by putting something over their face to stop them breathing [↪  suffocate]
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  3. to stop yourself from showing your feelings or from doing an action [=  stifle]
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  4. to give someone so much love and attention that they feel as if they are not free and become unhappy
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  5. smother somebody with kisses to kiss someone a lot
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  6. to make a fire stop burning by preventing air from reaching it
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  7. to get rid of anyone who opposes you - used to show disapproval
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