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smothered

/ˈsmʌð.əd/

/ˈsmʌð.ɚd/

smotheredpast participle

/ˈsmʌðəd/

/ˈsmʌðərd/

More precise classification: past-participle adjective derived from the verb "smother".

Translations

задушенный

The smothered voice could barely be heard through the thick walls.

Задушенный голос едва можно было услышать сквозь толстые стены.

подавленный

He had a smothered expression on his face after hearing the bad news.

У него было подавленное выражение лица после того, как он услышал плохие новости.

Definitions

Covered or enveloped completely, often to the point of being overwhelmed or suffocated.

The smothered chicken was buried under a thick layer of creamy sauce.

Feeling oppressed or stifled, often due to excessive attention or control.

She felt smothered by her parents' constant demands and expectations.

Cooked slowly in a covered pan with liquid, especially gravy or sauce.

We had smothered pork chops for dinner.

Synonyms

smotherverb

smothered

Past Simple

smothered

Past Simple

smothered

Past Participle

smothering

Gerund

/ˈsmʌð.ə/

/ˈsmʌð.ɚ/

Translations

душить

The smoke began to smother the people trapped inside the building.

Дым начал душить людей, оказавшихся в ловушке внутри здания.

задушить

She tried to smother her laughter during the serious meeting.

Она пыталась задушить свой смех во время серьезной встречи.

подавлять

He had to smother his emotions to remain professional.

Ему пришлось подавлять свои эмоции, чтобы оставаться профессионалом.

Additional translations

задавить

гасить

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

Antonyms

smothernoun

Definitions

A dense cloud of smoke or dust that covers or envelops an area.

The smother from the factory fire could be seen for miles.

A state of being stifled or suppressed.

The smother of rules and regulations made it difficult for the employees to be creative.

smothergerund / present participle

Definitions

Causing a feeling of suffocation or oppressive heat; overwhelming.

They walked through the smothering humidity of the rainforest.

smotherpast participle

smothered

Used to describe food or objects that are completely covered or cooked in their own juices (e.g. “smothered chicken”).

Definitions

Covered or cooked thoroughly in a sauce, gravy, or other substance.

We had smothered chicken served over rice.

Feeling oppressed or overwhelmed by excessive attention, restriction, or similar pressure.

After months of constant supervision, the interns were completely smothered.

Synonyms