smother synonyms

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[ UK /smˈʌðɐ/ ]
[ US /ˈsməðɝ/ ]

Synonyms

To stop breathing

breath choke stifle asphyxiate suffocate

To keep (something that requires an outlet) under control

restraint suppress burke throttle gag strangle repress quench muffle squelch hold back hold down

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