smothering

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of covering or suffocating someone or something, usually unintentionally.

  - "He accidentally smothered his baby with a pillow."
  - "The avalanche of snow smothered the trapped hikers."

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Synonyms

conceal , cover up , hide , stifle

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with smothering
other , mother , brother , quother

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Variants

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

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Forms

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smothers, smothered, smothering, smothers, smothered

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Etymology

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From Old English smotherian, from smother, moth, 'deadly fume, poison, death'.

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Trivia

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1. Smothering is a common cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

2. The term 'smother love' is used to describe overprotective or excessive parental affection.

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Related Concepts

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1. Suffocation: The act of depriving someone or something of oxygen, leading to death.

2. Asphyxiation: Death by suffocation, often caused by inhaling poisonous gases or fumes.

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Culture

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Smothering is a common theme in literature and art, often used to depict suffocation or suffocating emotions. It is also used metaphorically to describe situations where someone is overwhelmed or unable to breathe due to external pressures.

How to Memorize "smothering"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine covering something or someone with a thick blanket or pillow, making sure they cannot breathe.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to breathe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Smothering Means Over Me' to remember the meaning of the word.

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