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smothered

'smʌðɝrd

Synonyms of smothered Antonyms of smothered Examples of smothered Usage of smothered Parts of smothered Definition that contains smothered Words sounding like smothered Explanation of smothered

adjective
held in check with difficulty
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"a smothered cough"

Similar:

stifled strangled suppressed inhibited
adjective
completely covered
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"bonnets smothered with flowers" "smothered chicken is chicken cooked in a seasoned gravy"

Similar:

covered

Examples of smothered

"a smothered cough"
"bonnets smothered with flowers"
"smothered chicken is chicken cooked in a seasoned gravy"