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3 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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Be careful not to smother the delicate flowers with too much water.
The firefighter wears a mask to avoid smoke that might smother breathing.
The cozy blanket can smother the cold feelings during winter.

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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