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Definition of Smotherer
1. Noun. A person who stifles or smothers or suppresses. "I see from all the yawn smotherers that it is time to stop"
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Smother, Stifle, Stifle
Definition of Smotherer
1. Noun. Agent noun of smother; one who smothers. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Smotherer
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Smotherer
Literary usage of Smotherer
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. News Hunting on Three Continents by Julius Chambers (1921)
"(The smotherer). 'The sun was high before Starrett was sufficiently recovered to
sit his horse. Although I reported the matter to the Alcalde of Santiago, ..."
2. A Digest of the Laws of England by John Comyns, Anthony Hammond, Thomas Day (1824)
"He is a smotherer, and maintainer of felonies. R. 2 Cro. 267. { I have every
reason to believe he burnt said barn. Logan v. Steele; 1 Bibb, 593. ..."
3. Selected Articles on National Defense by Julia Emily Johnsen (1920)
"Their propaganda showed frankly enough that they want universal service as an
antidote or smotherer of social ferment, as a means of inculcating respect for ..."
4. The Monthly Magazine by Richard Phillips (1826)
"Is the smotherer of Henry Stephens shewing him up a miracle of discretion and
gossiping ? If so, it is reserved, we trust, ..."
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