smothered

[US]/ˈsmʌð.əd/
[UK]/ˈsmʌð.ɚd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to suffocate or prevent breathing; to cover completely; to restrain or suppress

Phrases & Collocations

smothered in

smothered with

smothered by

smothered under

smothered flames

smothered chicken

smothered in sauce

smothered in love

smothered in chocolate

smothered with kisses

Example Sentences

the cake was smothered in chocolate frosting.

she felt smothered by his constant attention.

the fire was smothered by the heavy rain.

he smothered the flames with a blanket.

the child smothered the puppy with hugs.

she smothered her fears and took a deep breath.

the garden was smothered in weeds.

he smothered his sandwich with too much mayonnaise.

the song was smothered in auto-tune.

she smothered her laughter during the serious meeting.

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