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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

smothers

/smoʊðərz/ verb · British & US
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What does smothers mean?

verb

to cover or suffocate someone or something with a layer of something, typically so that they cannot breathe or move. to overwhelm or dominate someone or something.

Example

"The blanket smothered the baby, causing her to cry out for air."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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