Word: smothering
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: smo
ther
ing
Definition: Present participle of smother; a stifling cloud of smoke
Morphemes:
Affix: smother
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: That which smothers or appears to smother, particularly
Etymology Compounds: Affix: smorþor
Language: ang
Decoded: smorthor
Meaning: to suffocate, choke
Affix: -þor
Language: ang
Decoded: -thor
Meaning: instrumental suffix
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.