Smothering [verb]
Definition of Smothering:
extinguish; cover, hide
Synonyms of Smothering:
● Quash
● Snuff
● Overwhelm
● Suppress
● Envelop
● Choke
● Surround
● Quell
● Suffocate
● Douse
● Squelch
● Strangle
● Stifle
● Control
● Asphyxiate
● Compose
● Throttle
● Inundate
● Collect
● Quench
● Muffle
● Conceal
● Repress
● Shower
● Shroud
● Restrain
● Heap
● Kill
● Rein
● Cork
● Cool
● Hush up
● Stamp out
● Keep back
● Simmer down
Opposite/Antonyms of Smothering:
● Light
● Tell
● Start
● Loose
● Free
● Let go
● Encourage
● Allow
● Help
● Uncover
● Scatter
● Disperse
● Release
Sentence/Example of Smothering:
"We'll run for Peel this morning, boys," said Pete, smothering his voice in a mouthful.
The smothering canopy was then lowered, but not so noiselessly as I had seen it lowered.
He thought, on this, that he might be smothering her; and he relaxed his hold to allow her to breathe.
He was choking, smothering—smothering with shame, hopelessness, despair.
She sprawled back, resignedly, in her chair, smothering a yawn.
But a great sea and a smothering blast of wind distracted him.
The shells ploughed the ground around them, smothering them with dirt.
But she was too loyal for that, and smothering a sigh she retreated into the house.
Mr. Edwards, smothering a sigh of relief, glanced at the weather.
The Tract Society (she is its guest) is smothering her with its attentions.