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smothering

UK
/ˈsmʌð.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmʌð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

smotheringnoun
smotherings
pl
UK
/ˈsmʌð.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmʌð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
étouffementTerme général pour l’action d’étouffer ou de faire taire quelque chose.
The smothering of dissent was swift and ruthless.
L’étouffement de la dissidence a été rapide et impitoyable.
Additional translations
répressionS’emploie surtout au sens figuré pour la suppression d’une opposition, d’une liberté d’expression ou d’une dissidence.
smotheringadjective
more smothering
Comp.
most smothering
Super.
UK
/ˈsmʌð.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈsmʌð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
étouffantSe dit d’une affection, d’une attention ou d’une proximité excessives qui oppressent.
Her smothering affection made him feel suffocated and in need of space.
Son affection étouffante le faisait se sentir suffoqué et avait besoin d’espace.
suffocantEmployé pour quelque chose qui enveloppe ou couvre de façon oppressante.
The smothering fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
Le brouillard suffocant rendait difficile de voir à plus de quelques mètres devant soi.
Synonyms
suffocating
overbearing
stifling
oppressive
enveloping
smotherverb

smothering

Gerund

smothered
Past Simple
smothered
Past Participle
smothering
Gerund
UK
/ˈsmʌð.ə/
US
/ˈsmʌð.ɚ/
étoufferFaire suffoquer ou tuer en obstruant le nez et la bouche ; sens figuré fréquent aussi.
The villain attempted to smother the hero with a pillow.
Le méchant a tenté d'étouffer le héros avec un oreiller.
étoufferEn parlant d'un feu : priver d'air pour l'éteindre.
She quickly smothered the flames with a blanket.
Elle a rapidement étouffé les flammes avec une couverture.
recouvrirCouvrir complètement quelque chose ; souvent avec un complément précisant la matière.
The garden was smothered in weeds after weeks of neglect.
Le jardin était recouvert de mauvaises herbes après des semaines de négligence.
étoufferEn cuisine, cuire lentement à couvert avec peu de liquide.
She likes to smother the pork chops with onions for Sunday dinner.
Elle aime étouffer les côtelettes de porc avec des oignons pour le dîner du dimanche.
réprimerPour un rire, un son, une réaction ou un sentiment.
She smothered a giggle as the teacher glanced her way.
Elle a réprimé un gloussement lorsque l'enseignant a tourné les yeux vers elle.
Additional translations
submergerAu sens figuré : écraser ou envahir par excès.
Synonyms
suffocate
stifle
choke
drown
extinguish
cover
envelop
wrap
Antonyms
expose
release
free
smothergerund / present participle

smothering

Describes an oppressive or suffocating quality (e.g. “smothering heat”).
étouffantQualifie une chaleur, une humidité ou une atmosphère oppressante.
They walked through the smothering humidity of the rainforest.
Ils ont traversé l'humidité étouffante de la forêt tropicale.
Additional translations
oppressantSens figuré, pour une pression ressentie comme pesante.
Synonyms
suffocating
stifling
choking
asphyxiating
suffocative
overwhelming

Definitions

smotheringnoun
The act or process of suffocating someone or stifling something; suppression.
The smothering of dissent was swift and ruthless.
smotheringadjective
Causing a feeling of being trapped or overwhelmed, often due to excessive closeness or attention.
Her smothering affection made him feel suffocated and in need of space.
Covering or enveloping completely, often in a way that restricts or stifles.
The smothering fog made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead.
smotherverb
To kill someone by covering their nose and mouth so that they suffocate.
The villain attempted to smother the hero with a pillow.
To extinguish a fire by covering it to cut off the supply of air.
She quickly smothered the flames with a blanket.
To cover something completely so that it is not visible or can’t grow.
The garden was smothered in weeds after weeks of neglect.
To overwhelm or suffocate someone with an excess of something, such as affection or attention.
He felt smothered by his parents' constant attention.
To cook (food) slowly in a covered pan with little liquid, often with onions or gravy.
She likes to smother the pork chops with onions for Sunday dinner.
To suppress or restrain (a sound, feeling, or reaction) by effort.
She smothered a giggle as the teacher glanced her way.
smothergerund / present participle
Causing a feeling of suffocation or oppressive heat; overwhelming.
They walked through the smothering humidity of the rainforest.
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