smoth‧er /ˈsmʌðə $ -ər/verb [T] 1) to completely cover the whole surface of something with something else, often in a way that seems unnecessary or unpleasantsmother something with/in somethingnoodles smothered in garlic sauce 2) to kill someone by putting something over their face to stop them breathing → suffocateA teenage mother was accused of smothering her 3-month-old daughter. 3) to stop yourself from showing your feelings or from doing an action SYN stifleThe girls tried to smother their giggles. 4) to give someone so much love and attention that they feel as if they are not free and become unhappyI don’t want him to feel smothered. 5) smother somebody with kisses to kiss someone a lot 6) to make a fire stop burning by preventing air from reaching itWe used a wet towel to smother the fire. 7) to get rid of anyone who opposes you – used to show disapprovalThey ruthlessly smother all opposition.