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strangle vs smother

smother vs strangle

strangle is not a noun while smother is a noun.

strangle and smother both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
strangle No No Yes No
smother Yes No Yes No
As verbs, strangle and smother are synonyms defined as:
  • strangle and smother: suppress in order to conceal or hide
Other synonyms of strangle include muffle, repress, stifle.
strangle (noun) smother (noun)
a stifling cloud of smoke
a confused multitude of things
strangle (verb) smother (verb)
constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing
struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake suppress in order to conceal or hide
prevent the progress or free movement of envelop completely
die from strangulation deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion
kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air form an impenetrable cover over
suppress in order to conceal or hide
Difference between strangle and smother

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