smothering

[US]/'smʌðəriŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. kumkata, kushinda
Word Forms
Present Participlesmothering

Example Sentences

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

Upepo wa mizigo ya mwezi uliokosa uling'iza kushangaza.

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

Alikuwa anifikia kama alikosa chini ya mshumaa wa maziki yake.

The room was filled with a smothering silence.

Kamwani ulikuwa na mshumaa wa hali ya kushangaza.

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

Alipewa mshumaa kwa ajili yake, hajapitisha yeye kwa uaminia.

The smothering love of her mother sometimes felt suffocating.

Mafundisho ya mke wake uliokosa wakati mwingine uling'iza.

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

Upepo wa mizigo ya moto uling'iza kushangaza.

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

Alikuwa anifikia mshumaa wa uchungu kwa toka ya yaliyofanywa.

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

Ukosekana wa mpira mrefu ulipewa mshumaa na ulikuwa na uchungu kwa mizigo ya kila malaika.

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

Hakupenda mshumaa wa hali ya kamwani uliochaguliwa na wanyama.

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

Mshumaa wa maziki ya maziki maziki uling'iza wafanyabiashara kwa uchungu.

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