IPA: /ˈsmʌðər/
KK: /ˈsmʌðər/
intransitive verb
Definition: To be covered or hidden completely, often in a way that makes it hard to breathe or see.
Example: The flames smothered the fire, making it impossible to see anything.
noun
Definition: Something that covers or suffocates, like a thick cloud of smoke or dust.
Example: The smother of smoke made it hard to breathe in the room.
transitive verb
Definition: To cover something completely or to prevent it from getting air, often causing it to be hidden or suffocated.
Example: She tried to smother the flames with a blanket.