Contraction and Smothering

Contraction noun - The act or process of reducing the size or volume of something by or as if by pressing.

Smothering and contraction are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smothering" instead a noun "Contraction".

Nearby Words: contract, contracted, contracting, contractual, contractor

Smothering adjective - Causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat.

Contraction and smothering are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Contraction" instead a noun "Smothering".

Nearby Words: smother, smothered, smothery