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Vocabulary Entry
smothered
|verb • adjective
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verb
To suppress or suffocate, to cover something completely, or to overwhelm.
Example Sentences
"He smothered the flame with a wet cloth."
"The heavy blanket smothered her in warmth."
"She felt smothered by the expectations of others."
A
adjective
Covered completely, often to the extent that it is no longer visible.
Example Sentences
"The dish was smothered in creamy sauce."
"The flowers were smothered by the tall grass."
"He found the smothered feelings difficult to express."