smother
verb (used with object)
to stifle or suffocate, as by smoke or other means of preventing free breathing.
smothers
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present tense formof smother (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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L.A.’s heat-seeking “Showtime” franchise is obsessed over more than any other, in good times and especially troubled ones, to the point where it smothers other NBA coverage and drives many fans nuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2025
Then Olivier isolates Simon from his family, takes credit for his rise in the drag scene and smothers his confidence.
From New York Times ● May 23, 2024
Mustard also smothers native plants, transforming the landscape.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2023
Indeed, one can imagine many families might value their child being exposed to a different language at a young age, but this rule smothers this opportunity.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 2, 2022
The sun had almost set and left the sky swathed in smothers of purple and red.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
