smother

Meanings

• Verb

  To cover or stifle something completely, especially with a smothering substance or by using excessive force.

  - "She smothered the baby with a pillow."
  - "He smothered his emotions and didn't show any reaction."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

conceal , cover up , hide , stifle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smother
other , mother , brother , smother

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Variants

List of all variants of smother that leads to same result
smother , smothered , smothering , smothers , smothery

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Etymology

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The word 'smother' comes from the Old English word 'smotheran,' which means 'to choke, stifle, or suppress.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'smother' is also used in cooking to describe the process of covering a dish with a lid to keep it warm.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that smothering a baby with kisses can bring good luck and protection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Asphyxiation: The act of depriving someone or something of breathing, leading to death.

2. Emotional suppression: The act of hiding or denying one's emotions, often due to societal or personal pressures.

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Culture

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The term 'smother' has been used in various contexts throughout literature and art. In literature, it is often used metaphorically to describe the suffocation of emotions or the suppression of the truth. In art, it can refer to the technique of applying thick layers of paint to create a dense, rich texture.

How to Memorize "smother"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of covering something completely, such as a baby being covered with a blanket or a fire being smothered with sand.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'smother' with the feeling of being covered or overwhelmed, such as being smothered by work or responsibilities.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Smother Means To Cover' to help remember the definition of the word.

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