1. (v. t.) To destroy the life of by suffocation; to deprive of the air necessary for life; to cover up closely so as to prevent breathing; to suffocate; as, to smother a child.

2. (v. t.) To affect as by suffocation; to stifle; to deprive of air by a thick covering, as of ashes, of smoke, or the like; as, to smother a fire.

3. (v. t.) Hence, to repress the action of; to cover from public view; to suppress; to conceal; as, to smother one's displeasure.

4. (v. i.) To be suffocated or stifled.

5. (v. i.) To burn slowly, without sufficient air; to smolder.

6. (v. t.) Stifling smoke; thick dust.

7. (n.) A state of suppression.

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