smother in Greek
smother in Greek is πνίγω, καταπνίγω, πνίγομαι — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
smother in Greek
πνίγω
Pronounced: pnigo
(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
καταπνίγω
Pronounced: katapnigo
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
πνίγω
Pronounced: pnigo
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
πνίγω
Pronounced: pnigo
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
πνίγομαι
Pronounced: pnigomai
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
προκαλώ ασφυξία
Pronounced: prokalo asfyxia
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
πνίγομαι
Pronounced: pnigomai
(intransitive) To breathe with great difficulty by reason of smoke, dust, close covering or wrapping, or the like.
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 Greek?
"smother" in Greek is πνίγω, καταπνίγω, πνίγομαι. 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 pronounce πνίγω?
"smother" in Greek is πνίγω, pronounced "pnigo".
How do you use "smother" in a sentence?
Example: "She smothered the campfire with sand before leaving." In Greek, "smother" is πνίγω, καταπνίγω, πνίγομαι.
Are there other ways to say "smother" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 4 translations listed for "smother": πνίγω, καταπνίγω, πνίγομαι, προκαλώ ασφυξία.
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