smother in Polish

smother in Polish is zdusić, przydusić, dusić — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.

smother in Polish

zdusić

verb

(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.

przydusić

verb

(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish

dusić

verb

(transitive, cooking) To cook in a close dish.

udusić

verb

(intransitive) To be suffocated.

What does "smother" mean?

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."
verb To suppress or hold back a feeling, reaction, or activity almost completely.
"He smothered a laugh during the funeral."
verb To cover something thickly, especially food, with a sauce, topping, or affection.
"She smothered the pancakes in syrup."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Polish

put out suffocate surround

Common Polish translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "smother" in Polish?

"smother" in Polish is zdusić, przydusić, dusić. 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 Polish, "smother" is zdusić, przydusić, dusić.

Are there other ways to say "smother" in Polish?

Yes — Polish has 4 translations listed for "smother": zdusić, przydusić, dusić, udusić.

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