Close down and Smother

Close down

Close down verb - Cease to operate or cause to cease operating.

Smother and close down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Close down".

Smother

Smother verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

Close down and smother are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Close down" instead a verb "Smother".

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery
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