Meaning of the word smother in English
What does smother mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
smother
US /ˈsmʌð.ɚ/
UK /ˈsmʌð.ər/
Verb
1.
to kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so they cannot breathe
Example:
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The victim was smothered with a pillow.
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He tried to smother his cries.
2.
to cover something entirely with a thick layer of something else
Example:
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The steak was smothered in mushroom sauce.
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Snow smothered the entire landscape.