smothering

[US]/'smʌðəriŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. suffoquer, supprimer
Word Forms
Participe présentsmothering

Example Sentences

The smothering heat of the summer made it hard to breathe.

La chaleur étouffante de l'été rendait la respiration difficile.

She felt like she was smothering under the weight of her responsibilities.

Elle se sentait étouffée sous le poids de ses responsabilités.

The room was filled with a smothering silence.

La pièce était remplie d'un silence étouffant.

He had a smothering hold on her, not allowing her any freedom.

Il avait une emprise étouffante sur elle, ne lui permettant aucune liberté.

The smothering love of her mother sometimes felt suffocating.

L'amour étouffant de sa mère lui semblait parfois étouffant.

The smothering smoke from the fire made it difficult to see.

La fumée étouffante du feu rendait la visibilité difficile.

She felt a smothering sense of guilt for what had happened.

Elle ressentait un sentiment de culpabilité étouffant pour ce qui s'était passé.

The smothering embrace of the heavy blanket kept her warm all night.

L'étreinte étouffante de la lourde couverture la gardait au chaud toute la nuit.

He couldn't stand the smothering atmosphere of the crowded room.

Il ne supportait pas l'atmosphère étouffante de la pièce bondée.

The smothering control of the strict rules made the employees feel oppressed.

Le contrôle étouffant des règles strictes rendait les employés oppressés.

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