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smothering

/ˈsmʌð.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈsmʌð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

smotheringnoun

smotherings

/ˈsmʌð.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈsmʌð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Definitions

The act or process of suffocating someone or stifling something; suppression.

The smothering of dissent was swift and ruthless.

smotheringadjective

more smothering

Comp.

most smothering

Super.

/ˈsmʌð.ər.ɪŋ/

/ˈsmʌð.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

душащий

The smothering heat made it difficult to breathe.

Душащая жара затрудняла дыхание.

удушающий

The smothering fog enveloped the entire city.

Удушающий туман окутал весь город.

подавляющий

Her smothering presence made everyone uncomfortable.

Ее подавляющее присутствие вызывало у всех дискомфорт.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

smotherverb

smothering

Gerund

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

smothergerund / present participle

smothering

Describes an oppressive or suffocating quality (e.g. “smothering heat”).

Definitions

Causing a feeling of suffocation or oppressive heat; overwhelming.

They walked through the smothering humidity of the rainforest.

Synonyms

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.

smotherpast participle

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.