12 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 dense traffic on the highway threatened to smother the smooth flow of vehicles during rush hour.
The thick smoke was smothering the air, forcing residents to evacuate their homes.
The room filled with the aroma of scented candles has been smothering our senses.
Pollution can smother aquatic life in rivers and lakes.
The excessive use of perfume will smother the natural scent of flowers in the garden.
The pillow is smothering the sound, allowing me to enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.
The overpowering perfume in the room is making me feel like I am smothering.
A layer of dust will smother the forgotten books on the neglected library shelves.
He tries to smother his laughter during the serious business meeting.
The tight schedule will be smothering any chance for relaxation.
Over the years, the city's rapid expansion will have been smothering its green spaces.
The snowstorm started to smother the roads, causing traffic disruptions.
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