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4 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

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The defensive strategy was designed to smother the opponent's offensive plays.
The team's defensive strategy will smother the opponent's offense, securing a victory.
The defensive team managed to smother the opposing team's offense in the final minutes of the game.
The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork to smother the opponent's offensive strategies.

Smother

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

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Last Updated On: May 31, 2024
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