smother in Spanish
smother in Spanish is sofocar, apagar, extinguir — smother means to cover something so completely that it cannot get air, cutting off its breathing or, for a fire, its oxygen.
smother in Spanish
sofocar
(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
apagar
(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
extinguir
(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air.
reprimir
(transitive) To reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity; suppress or do away with; extinguish
ahogar
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
sofocar
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
agobiar
(intransitive) To be suffocated.
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 Spanish?
"smother" in Spanish is sofocar, apagar, extinguir. 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 Spanish, "smother" is sofocar, apagar, extinguir.
Are there other ways to say "smother" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "smother": sofocar, apagar, extinguir, reprimir, ahogar, agobiar.
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