1. smothering

adjective. ['ˈsmʌðɝɪŋ'] causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat.

Words that Rhyme with Smothering

• wuthering

Example sentences of the word smothering

1. Verb, gerund or present participle
Only use 1/2 inch of top-dressing at once to avoid crushing and smothering the grass.

2. Noun, singular or mass
Throw away the plastic packaging immediately as this may be a smothering or choking hazard for children.