smother
/ˈsmʌðər/
smoth · er
/ˈsmʌ · ðər/
English Definition
v. to cover completely and prevent from breathing
Significado en Español
sofocar, cubrir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ngạt, che phủ
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “smother”:
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A
ventilate
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B
suffocate
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C
air
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D
revive
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B — suffocate.
“smother” means v. to cover completely and prevent from breathing
Common questions about “smother”
What does “smother” mean?
smother — v. to cover completely and prevent from breathing. In Chinese: 窒息，覆盖.
How do you pronounce “smother”?
smother is pronounced /ˈsmʌðər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: smoth · er.
Is “smother” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. smother appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
