smothering
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Noun — The act of covering or suppressing something so completely it cannot breathe, grow, or develop.
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Etymology
Inherited from Middle English smorþering.
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What does “smothering” mean?
The word “smothering” means the act of covering or suppressing something so completely it cannot breathe, grow, or develop. In plain terms, describes something so intense or overprotective that it feels stifling.
How do you use “smothering” in a sentence?
Here is “smothering” used in a sentence: “The smothering of the small campfire took only a bucket of water.”
What part of speech is “smothering”?
Depending on how it is used, “smothering” can be a noun and an adjective.
How many meanings does “smothering” have?
“Smothering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of covering or suppressing something so completely it cannot breathe, grow, or develop.