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smothered

/ˈsmʌðərd/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does smothered mean?

verb, adjective

To cover or fill something completely, often so that it cannot breathe or be seen. Covered or filled completely, often so that it cannot breathe or be seen.

Example

"The fire was smothered by the heavy blanket."

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