Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning The teacher smothers her disappointment with her student's test scores and tries to find a way to help them improve.
She smothers her disappointment when she didn't get the job she wanted.
She smothers her jealousy when she sees her ex with someone new.
She smothers her doubts about her relationship, but they keep creeping up.
The government smothers any dissenting voices from the opposition.
She smothers her tears whenever she's in public.
He smothers his grief over the loss of his wife by throwing himself into work.
The company smothers any negative feedback from their customers.
He smothers his laughter when he's in a serious situation.
She smothers her annoyance with her friend's constant interruptions and tries to be patient.
She smothers her frustration with her boss, even though it's affecting her work.
The artist's use of dark colors smothers the joyous tone of the painting.
The teacher smothers her frustration when her students misbehave.
He smothers his anger towards his boss to avoid getting fired.
He smothers his fear of heights when he has to climb a tall ladder.
The child smothers his excitement when he sees a surprise party being planned for him.
He smothers his guilt over lying to his friend and hopes it will eventually go away.
His negative attitude smothers the excitement of the team.
He smothers the campfire with sand before leaving.
She smothers the candle flame with her fingertips.
He quickly smothers the grill flames by closing the lid.
The emergency response team smothers the oil rig fire with specialized equipment.
She quickly smothers the gas stove's flame with the control knob.
The fireman smothers the brush fire with a foam spray.
The mother smothers the stove-top flames by covering the pot with a lid.
The air traffic control tower smothers the runway lights to signal the plane for takeoff.
The scientist smothers the fire in the lab using a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher.
The factory worker smothers the machine fire by activating the automatic fire suppression system.
The government smothers dissenting voices in the media.
She always smothers her friends with her constant need for attention.
His overbearing mother always smothers him with advice.
The thick coat smothers her body, keeping her warm in the cold weather.
The snow smothers the garden, covering all the plants.
The sauce smothers the pasta, making it moist and flavorful.
The thick makeup smothers her natural beauty, hiding her true features.
The large crowd smothers the small street, making it difficult to move.
The government's censorship policy smothers freedom of speech.
The dust from the construction site smothers the air, making it difficult to see and breathe.
The thick woolen blanket smothers the bed, keeping it warm and cozy.
The political correctness movement smothers the expression of controversial ideas.
The media's sensationalism smothers the true story behind the news.
The noise pollution smothers the peacefulness of the countryside.
The mud smothers the tires of the car, making it difficult to move.
The oil spill smothers the marine life, killing thousands of fish and birds.
The rigid curriculum smothers the students' passion for learning.
The thick smoke smothers the firefighters, making it difficult for them to breathe.
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