Smother and Stifling

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

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Stifling is a synonym for smother. In some cases you can replace term "Stifling" with "Smother", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery

Stifling adjective - Lacking fresh air.

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Smother is a synonym for stifling. Sometimes you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Stifling".

Nearby Words: stifle, stifled

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