Smother — synonyms, definition

1. smother (Verb)

asphyxiate blow out burn burn without visible flame check choke consume dampen deaden douse extinguish fume gag garrotte glow hush muffle mute oppress overpower • • •

smother (Verb) — Envelop completely. ex. "smother the meat in gravy"

smother (Verb) — Deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing. ex. "Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow"

smother (Verb) — Conceal or hide. ex. "smother a yawn"

smother (Verb) — Form an impenetrable cover over. ex. "the butter cream smothered the cake"

smother (Verb) — Deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion. ex. "smother fires"

conquer cover curb extinguish inhibit kill snuff out spread over stamp down subdue suppress

2. smother (Noun)

clutter fuddle jumble mare's nest muddle scramble welter

smother (Noun) — A confused multitude of things.

smother (Noun) — A stifling cloud of smoke.

disorder disorderliness fume smoke rummage