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[ adjective ] held in check with difficulty
Synonyms Examples "a smothered cough" "a stifled yawn" "a strangled scream" "suppressed laughter" Used in print (Edwin Booth, Outlaw Town....)Presently he heard footsteps crossing the yard , and Jess 's smothered curses . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] completely covered
Examples "bonnets smothered with flowers" "smothered chicken is chicken cooked in a seasoned gravy" Related terms |
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