Close and Smothering

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Close

Close adjective - Having little space between items or parts.
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Smothering and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smothering" instead an adjective "Close".
Nearby Words: closed, closeness, closing, closely, closure

Smothering

Smothering adjective - Causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat.
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Close and smothering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close" instead an adjective "Smothering".
Nearby Words: smother, smothered, smothery

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  • The villain is portrayed as immensely attractive for being a Lovable Rogue and treating the woman with disturbingly close smothering.
    Source: Anvilicious / Western Animation
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