Smother
Pronunciation: /ˈsmʌðər/
Smother (verb)
- To completely cover something so that air cannot get in.
- To stop yourself or someone else from expressing feelings or emotions.
- To give someone too much care or attention, limiting their freedom.
Examples
- The chef smothered the pancakes with syrup.
- She smothered the fire with a blanket.
Common collocations: smother with sauce, smother in blankets, smother emotions, smother laughter, smother with love