/ Words / Smother

2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Smother' in a Sentence

"To prevent free breathing by stifling or suffocating, often through smoke or other means." more

/ Smother
FiltersHighlight
The submarine's crew faced a tense situation as the malfunction threatened to smother their oxygen supply.
The secrecy surrounding the operation had smothered any potential leaks to the press.

Smother

smuhth-er
verbTo prevent free breathing by stifling or suffocating, often through smoke or other means.

Cite

Was this helpful?
Last Updated On: May 31, 2024
Copied!