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smother vs put out

put out vs smother

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

smother and put out both are verbs.

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

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