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smother

/ˈsmʌðɚ/

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verb

-ers; -ered; -ering

[+ obj] to kill (someone) by covering the face so that breathing is not possible

He tried to smother her with a pillow.

to cover (something) in order to keep it from growing or spreading

She smothered the fire with a blanket. - often used figuratively

She smothered her son with love/affection. [=she gave her son a lot of love and affection in a way that prevented him from feeling free to live his own life]

to try to keep (something) from happening :to try to stop doing (something)

I tried to smother [=stifle, suppress] a yawn.

to cover (something or someone) thickly or completely

She smothers her pancakes in/with syrup. [=she puts a lot of syrup on her pancakes]

The potatoes were smothered in gravy.

She smothered him with/in kisses. [=she kissed him many times]