Meaning & use
Smother
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To cover thickly, especially so as to prevent air from reaching something; to suppress or overwhelm with excessive affection or attention.
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Firefighters used foam to smother the flames.
Her parents' constant worrying made her feel smothered.
A note on using this word
In cooking, 'smothered' describes food cooked slowly, covered in a thick sauce or gravy.
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