v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Smothered p. pr. & vb. n. Smothering. ] [ OE. smotheren; akin to E. smoor. See Smoor. ] 1. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Hence, to repress the action of; to cover from public view; to suppress; to conceal; as, to smother one's displeasure. [ 1913 Webster ]
. (Chess) Checkmate given when movement of the king is completely obstructed by his own men. This can only occur when an opponent moves a knight into a position to give a check to the king. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. +PJC ]
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