Smother Synonyms and Antonyms

smŭthər
To stop the breathing of
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. asphyxiate
  2. choke
  3. stifle
  4. suffocate
To hold (something requiring an outlet) in check
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. stifle
  2. choke
  3. suffocate
  4. repress
  5. suppress
  6. asphyxiate
  7. quench
  8. extinguish
  9. strangle
  10. muffle
  11. burke
  12. gag
  13. hold back
  14. hold down
  15. hush
  16. conceal
  17. cover
  18. hide
  19. squelch
  20. overwhelm
  21. quash
  22. throttle
  23. shower
  24. smolder
  25. solder
Antonyms:
  1. light
  2. start
  3. uncover
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Extinguish
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. put out
  2. surround
Antonyms:
  1. stoke
A confused multitude of things
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. clutter
  2. jumble
  3. muddle
  4. fuddle
  5. mare's nest
  6. welter

Words Related to Smother

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Smother Sentence Examples

  • All hints of hesitation left the young girl in the wake of the smother of love that enveloped her.

  • Cynthia, who'd followed the men to the door, was the first to smother the young girl in hugs and kisses, and an ample dose of tears with the others joining in with equal enthusiasm.

  • Of more long-term concern must be the general despondency and malaise that is threatening to smother everything at the club.

  • A waiter tried to smother the flames with what he found to hand - a coat.

  • Petroleum jelly- Just like the mayo treatment, petroleum jelly is often used as a home cure used to smother lice and their eggs.

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