Definition of smother

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  • smother is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 12
  • smother is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 12
  • smother is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of smother

  • envelop completely (verb)

    Examples

    1. smother the meat in gravy

    Synonyms

    1. surround
  • deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion (verb)

    Examples

    1. smother fires

    Synonyms

    1. put out
  • deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing (verb)

    Examples

    1. Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow

    Synonyms

    1. asphyxiate
    2. suffocate
  • suppress in order to conceal or hide (verb)

    Examples

    1. smother a yawn

    Synonyms

    1. muffle
    2. repress
    3. stifle
    4. strangle
  • a confused multitude of things (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. clutter
    2. fuddle
    3. jumble
    4. mare's nest
    5. muddle
    6. welter
  • a stifling cloud of smoke (noun)
  • form an impenetrable cover over (verb)

    Examples

    1. the butter cream smothered the cake

See definition of smother in Merriam Webster