smothers

[US]/ˈsmʌðəz/
[UK]/ˈsmʌðərz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

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

Phrases & Collocations

smothers love

smothers fire

smothers feelings

smothers joy

smothers creativity

smothers dreams

smothers talent

smothers hope

smothers passion

smothers ambition

Example Sentences

she smothers her plants with love and care.

the mother smothers her child with affection.

he smothers his creativity by sticking to strict rules.

the blanket smothers the baby, making it hard to breathe.

she smothers her fears and takes the leap of faith.

the smoke smothers the flames, extinguishing the fire.

he smothers his ambitions with self-doubt.

the thick fog smothers the landscape.

she smothers her friends with constant advice.

the overwhelming noise smothers any chance of conversation.

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