Silence and Smother

Silence

Silence verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.
Usage example: brutally silenced all political dissent in the country

Smother is a synonym for silence in action topic. In some cases you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Silence", when it comes to topics like muffle, strangle.

Smother

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

Silence is a synonym for smother in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Silence" instead a verb "Smother".

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery

Common collocations

someone silence someone smother someone
son silence son smother son
sister silence sister smother sister
friends silence friends smother friends
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