While searching our database we found 1 possible solution for the: Extinguish by covering, as flames crossword clue. This crossword clue was last seen on September 22 2021 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle. The solution we have for Extinguish by covering, as flames has a total of 7 letters.
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Definition
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To destroy the life of by suffocation; to deprive of
the air necessary for life; to cover up closely so as to prevent
breathing; to suffocate; as, to smother a child.
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To affect as by suffocation; to stife; to deprive of
air by a thick covering, as of ashes, of smoke, or the like; as, to
smother a fire.
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Hence, to repress the action of; to cover from public
view; to suppress; to conceal; as, to smother one's displeasure.
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To be suffocated or stifled.
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To burn slowly, without sufficient air; to smolder.
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Stifling smoke; thick dust.
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A state of suppression.
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SMOTHER
Extinguish by covering, as flames
Wall Street Journal
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Wall Street Journal Crossword, September 22 2021
The answer to Extinguish by covering, as flames crossword clue is SMOTHER
There are a total of 7 letters in Extinguish by covering, as flames crossword clue
The Extinguish by covering, as flames crossword clue was last seen on September 22 2021 Wall Street Journal Crossword puzzle
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