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.ɚ/

Verb

1.

to kill someone by covering their face so that they cannot breathe:

Example:
They threatened to smother the animals with plastic bags.
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