Smother and Vellicate

Smother

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

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

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery

Vellicate

Vellicate verb - Touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements.

Smother and vellicate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Vellicate".
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