SMOTHERING Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
smothering.
(exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word smothering. (close relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word smothering. (close relations)
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Definition of SMOTHERING
Definition of SMOTHERING
Best Alternative Words for SMOTHERING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | overpowering | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 2 | overwhelming | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | stifling | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 4 | suffocating | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | stifle | verbv | ||||
| 6 | conceal | verbv | ||||
| 7 | hide | verbv | ||||
| 8 | asphyxiate | verbv | ||||
| 9 | clutter | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 10 | fuddle | verbv | ||||
| 11 | jumble | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 12 | muddle | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 13 | muffle | verbv | ||||
| 14 | repress | verbv | ||||
| 15 | strangle | verbv | ||||
| 16 | suffocate | verbv | ||||
| 17 | surround | verbv | ||||
| 18 | welter | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 19 | mare's nest | nounn | ||||
| 20 | put out | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For SMOTHERING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
smothering, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
cover
disorder
disorderliness
extinguish
fume
inhibit
smoke
suppress
Phrases (3)
bottle upsnuff outspread over
