7 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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Worried that the fire might smother them, the scouts quickly stamped out the embers.
The thick fog started to smother the sounds of the approaching ships.
The thick fog threatened to smother visibility on the road, causing drivers to slow down.
As a parent, I am smothering my child with love and care.
The thick blanket of snow has been smothering the landscape for weeks.
The pillow was smothering the sound, muffling the screams in the dark room.
The chef advised not to smother the delicate flavors of the dish with too much seasoning.
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