Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: smothered

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

BU outshot the Huskies in the first two periods, leading 19-13 in attempts after those frames, but Philips swatted away the Terriers’ shots, snatched stray bullets and smothered loose pucks in the crease to keep Northeastern alive.

Source: https://huntnewsnu.com/72825/sports/womens-ice-hockey/huskies-break-past-terriers-in-last-minute-push/

Crews worked to clear other major highways that were closed by rockslides, swamped by flooding or smothered with mud while more than 10,000 people who were ordered out of seaside towns on the central coast were allowed to return home.

Source: https://www.abqjournal.com/2563625/northern-california-sees-more-rain-while-the-south-dries-out.html

Defensively, meanwhile, the Middies smothered the Cougars, limiting the Orlando sisters to just three second-half points through a combination of pressure man-to-man and 3-2 zone.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/03/03/dracut-girls-turn-on-the-jets-romp-past-notre-dame-of-hingham/

He says he smothered his wife, it was the plan, they wanted to leave together in dignity, his crime was worse than murder.

Source: https://www.celebdirtylaundry.com/2023/law-order-svu-recap-02-23-23-season-21-episode-15-king-of-the-moon/

He was saved by a friend that was in the garage with him who jumped on the comedian and smothered out the fire.

Source: https://jalopnik.com/jay-leno-breaks-several-bones-in-vintage-motorcycle-acc-1850039955

It is then cut into square portions, or rolled into individual servings and smothered in a clear, sweet syrup.

Source: https://greekreporter.com/2023/09/24/recipe-galaktoboureko-greek-dessert/

Many economists regard 3 percent, China’s official growth rate last year, as an overstatement of the true performance of the economy, which had been smothered by stringent “zero Covid” measures and spreading pandemic lockdowns.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/04/world/asia/china-xi-jinping-congress.html

Maybe they are trying to tell us to vacate before we get smothered by the oppressive heat and humidity.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/06/16/mar-a-lago-trump-bathroom-documents-threaten-national-security/

None of the majors were better than Bailey's second, when he smothered Mason Cox's kick and received a handpass from Daniher before outmanoeuvring Cox and Murphy on the boundary and snapping truly.

Source: https://www.areanews.com.au/story/8369520/collingwood-win-afl-thriller-to-claim-16th-afl-flag/?src=rss

Officials said that over 90 per cent of the wildfires have been smothered before they spread beyond 5 hectares.

Source: https://canberraweekly.com.au/at-least-23-dead-as-wildfires-torch-forests-in-chile/

Seven sheriff’s deputies in central Virginia were arrested and charged with second-degree murder Tuesday in the death of a Black man who prosecutors say was fatally “smothered” while in custody.

Source: https://krdo.com/news/national-world/cnn-national/2023/03/15/7-virginia-deputies-charged-with-2nd-degree-murder-in-death-of-black-man-who-was-smothered-in-custody-prosecutor-says/

Whitley couldn’t rely on Fallowfield from the resulting corner, as Barry Bannan’s cross was met by the head of Dominic Iorfa, whose header was comfortably smothered by Whitley.

Source: https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/sport/yorkcityfc/matchreports/23642841.encouraging-signs-york-city-friendly-draw-sheff-wed/?ref=rss