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Meaning of
smothering
in English
smothering
us
//ˈsmʌðərɪŋ//
uk
//ˈsmaʊðərɪŋ//
#common
Lemma:
smother
The lemma is the base or root form of this word.
Definitions
Verb
to
suffocate
or
obstruct
breathing
;
stifle
to
extinguish
by
covering
or
excluding
air
to
suppress
or
reduce
vigor
;
extinguish
to
cook
in
a
closed
dish
to
burn
slowly
due
to
lack
of
air