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put out vs smother

smother vs put out

put out is not a noun while smother is a noun.

put out and smother both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
put out No No Yes No
smother Yes No Yes No
As verbs, put out and smother are synonyms defined as:
  • put out and smother: deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
put out (noun) smother (noun)
a stifling cloud of smoke
a confused multitude of things
put out (verb) smother (verb)
administer an anesthetic drug to deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
thrust or extend out suppress in order to conceal or hide
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale envelop completely
retire deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion form an impenetrable cover over
cause to be out on a fielding play
put out considerable effort
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
be sexually active
put out, as of a candle or a light
Difference between put out and smother

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