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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 thick fog had been smothering the entire city, causing delays in transportation.
His overprotective nature had been smothering her independence for years.
The relentless criticism had been smothering her confidence in pursuing her dreams.
Despite their efforts, the wildfire had been smothering the firefighters' attempts to control it.

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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