Plicate and Smother

Plicate

Plicate verb - Fold into pleats, "Pleat the cloth".

Smother and plicate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Plicate".

Nearby Words: plication, plicated

Smother

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

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

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery
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