Smothers Meaning in English
word · lemma: smother
Definition
'Smothers' is the third person singular form of 'smother', which means to cover something completely to stop it getting air, or to control or hide feelings so they can't be expressed.
Usage & Nuances
Formal or literary with the meaning of stopping someone from breathing, but also commonly used for 'smothering' emotions or for overprotective people ('smothers her child'). Typical combinations: 'smothers with love', 'smothers the fire'. Don't confuse with ‘suffocate’ (physical only).
Example Sentences
She smothers the fire with a blanket.
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He smothers his feelings and never talks about them.
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The mother smothers her baby to keep him warm.
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Whenever he’s upset, he smothers his emotions with a smile.
natural
She smothers her kids with affection.
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The heavy smoke smothers everyone in the room.
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