Smother in spanish
Ahogar
pronunciation: ɑoʊgɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
pronunciation: ɑoʊgɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
In gestures
smother1 = asfixiar, ahogar, sofocar, colmar, cubrir.
Example: This article outlines the preparatory stages and describes some of the problems presented by the physical conditions in a city of tents either drenched by rain or smothered by dust = Este artículo esboza las etapas preparatorias y describe algunos de los problemas que presentan las condiciones físicas de una gran cantidad de tiendas de campaña empapadas por la lluvia o cubiertas por el polvo.more:
» smother + Nombre + with kindness = mimar, agasajar, tratar con bondad, colmar de atenciones, abrumar con atenciones.
Example: Her father is no ogre, but since her mother and sister's died her father has basically smothered her with kindness, not allowing her any freedom.smother2 = contener, reprimir.
Example: Smothering an excusable curse, Modjeski asked: 'How much longer is Wade likely to be out?'.