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Definition smother in British English

smother verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈsmʌðə(r)/
1

to cover someone or something completely

Example

The meat was smothered in thick sauce.

Example

a garden smothered with weeds

Example

Linda smothered the child with kisses.

Synonyms and related words
cover wrap coat
1.1

to put out a fire by covering it

Synonyms and related words
put out smother extinguish
2

to kill someone by covering their face until they stop breathing

Synonyms and related words
kill murder strangle
3

to try not to express a feeling

Example

Emma smothered a laugh.

Synonyms and related words
manage suppress deal with
4

to express your love for someone too much

Example

He accused his mother of smothering him as a child.

Synonyms and related words
love care for adore
Definition smother in British English