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smothering

/ˈsmʌðərɪŋ/ verb, noun · British & US
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What does smothering mean?

verb, noun

To cover or suffocate something completely, often with a soft or thick material. The act of covering or suffocating something completely.

Example

"The blanket was smothering the baby, so the mother quickly removed it."

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