smother
//ˈsmʌðər//
Verb
smotherInfinitive
smotherPresent tense
smotheredPast tense
smotheredPast participle
smotheringPresent participle
smothersThird-person singular
1
To suffocate or kill by covering the nose and mouth, preventing breathing.
The pillow was used to smother the victim.
2
To extinguish a fire by covering it and cutting off the oxygen supply.
She smothered the flames with a blanket.
3
To overwhelm or suppress something, such as feelings or emotions.
She tried to smother her anger and remain calm.
4
To cover thickly or lavishly with something.
She smothered the pancakes with maple syrup.
5
To give excessive affection or attention to someone in a way that feels oppressive.
She tends to smother her children with too much attention.
Noun
1
A dense cloud of smoke, dust, or fog that makes breathing difficult.
A smother of smoke filled the room after the fire started.