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smother
verb(smoth-er)
envelop completely
Synonyms: surround,
Examples:
Smother the meat in gravy.
smother
verb(smoth-er)
deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
Synonyms: put out,
Examples:
Smother fires.
smother
verb(smoth-er)
deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
Synonyms: asphyxiate, suffocate,
Examples:
Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow.
smother
verb(smoth-er)
suppress in order to conceal or hide
Synonyms: muffle, repress, stifle, strangle,
Examples:
Smother a yawn.
smother
noun(smoth-er)
a confused multitude of things
Synonyms: clutter, fuddle, jumble, mare's nest, muddle, welter,
smother
noun(smoth-er)
a stifling cloud of smoke
smother
verb(smoth-er)
form an impenetrable cover over
Examples:
The butter cream smothered the cake.

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