smother in Catalan
smother in Catalan is asfixiar — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
smother in Catalan
asfixiar
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
What does "smother" mean?
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verb To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
"She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving."
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verb To suppress or hold back a feeling, reaction, or activity almost completely.
"He smothered a laugh during the funeral."
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verb To cover something thickly, especially food, with a sauce, topping, or affection.
"She smothered the pancakes in syrup."
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smother in a sentence
- She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving.
- The pillow nearly smothered him in his sleep.
- He smothered a laugh during the funeral.
- The government smothered any public criticism of the project.
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What is "smother" in Catalan?
"smother" in Catalan is asfixiar. smother means: To cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
How do you use "smother" in a sentence?
Example: "She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving." In Catalan, "smother" is asfixiar.
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