Translation of "smother" into Swedish

kväva, tyna, dämpa are the top translations of "smother" into Swedish.

smother verb noun grammar

(transitive) To extinguish or deaden, as fire, by covering, overlaying, or otherwise excluding the air: as, to smother a fire with ashes. [..]

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  • kväva

    verb

    to extinguish or deaden [..]

    I know that to deny a child's potential is to smother his true self.

    Om man förnekar ett barns potential, så kväver man det barnets äkta jag.

  • tyna

    Verb

    Figuratively: to perish, grow feeble, or decline [..]

  • dämpa

    verb

    to reduce to a low degree of vigor or activity

    So he planned a collecting trip, hoping to smother his unease with activity.

    Så han planerade en insamlingsresa för att dämpa sin oro med aktivitet.

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    • kvävas
    • utsläcka
    • dränka
    • undertrycka
    • överhölja
    • täcka
    • pyra
    • hålla på att kvävas

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