smothered (adjective)

1. In Greek mythology, the Titan Kronos smothered his father Uranus to gain control of the universe.

2. During World War II, the resistance movements in occupied countries smothered their voices to stay hidden from the enemy.

3. In the horror movie, the protagonist woke up in a pitch-black room, feeling smothered by an unseen presence.

4. The futuristic society depicted in the science fiction novel smothered individuality in favor of conformity and control.

1. The superhero's face was smothered with a black mask.

2. The pages of the old book were smothered in dust.

3. The cave was smothered by the giant serpent's coils.

4. She smothered her lover with kisses as they embraced.