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smother

/ˈsmʌðər/
smoth · er /ˈsmʌ · ðər/
English Definition
v. to cover completely and prevent from breathing
中文释义
窒息，覆盖
Significado en Español
sofocar, cubrir
한국어 뜻
질식시키다, 덮다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm ngạt, che phủ
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Example Sentence

The pillow could smother the flames.

这个枕头可以扑灭火焰。

Synonyms
suffocate stifle choke
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “smother”:

  1. A ventilate
  2. B suffocate
  3. C air
  4. D revive
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B — suffocate. “smother” means v. to cover completely and prevent from breathing

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Do not pile too many blankets on the baby, or you might ______ her.

  1. A free
  2. B uncover
  3. C smother
  4. D expose
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C — smother. “smother” means v. to cover completely and prevent from breathing

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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.

How do you use “smother” in a sentence?

The pillow could smother the flames. (这个枕头可以扑灭火焰。)

What are synonyms for “smother”?

suffocate, stifle, choke — all close in meaning to smother (v. to cover completely and prevent from breathing).

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.

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