11 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 avalanche rescue team worked tirelessly to smother the flames of panic among the trapped skiers.
The intricate web of lies started to smother the truth, making it increasingly difficult to unravel.
The invasive vines continued to smother the garden, choking the life out of the once-vibrant plants.
The suffocating embrace of the boa constrictor appeared to smother its prey slowly and methodically.
Excessive regulations can smother innovation in the business world.
Overuse of pesticides can smother the natural ecosystem in agricultural areas.
The authoritarian government sought to smother any form of artistic expression that challenged its ideology.
The environmental activist warned that pollution could smother aquatic life in the river.
The overly complex instructions threatened to smother the excitement of assembling the new gadget.
The overgrown vines began to smother the abandoned house, reclaiming it for nature.
The coach emphasized the importance of teamwork to smother the opponent's offensive strategies.
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