Smother Definition
smother
noun
- a confused multitude of things
- a stifling cloud of smoke
verb
- envelop completely; "smother the meat in gravy"
- deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing; "Othello smothered Desdemona with a pillow"; "The child suffocated herself with a plastic bag that the parents had left on the floor"
- conceal or hide; "smother a yawn"; "muffle one's anger"; "strangle a yawn"
- form an impenetrable cover over; "the butter cream smothered the cake"
- deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion; "smother fires"
"Smother" in song lyrics
See how smother is used in real songs:
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"Cause if you had nothing you were bound to smother"
Anybody Killa — Hey Y'all -
"These rappers starting to look like them pork chops you smother"
Brother Ali f/ Freeway, Joell Ortiz — Best@It -
"A.K's dance from the gutter, thick gloves for the smother"
C-Bo — America's Nightmare
Words that rhyme with smother
Usage tips for "smother"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "smother" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for smother to find words that pair well.