smother

US /ˈsmʌðɚ/

UK /'smʌðə(r)/

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v.t.Transitive VerbTo cover something or someone completely
That conspiracy of silence is how you smother basic research in our modern world
v.t.Transitive VerbTo conceal bad news to stop others knowing
They tried to smother the news that the queen had died
v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop someone breathing by covering nose/mouth
The murderer used to smother his victims with a pillow

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