smothered, suffocated, stifled (past tense of abafo)
1. Third person singular past tense of 'abafar' - to smother, suffocate, or suppress something
The pillow smothered his cry.
O travesseiro abafou seu grito.
2. To cover or muffle a sound or voice
The thick walls smothered the noise from the street.
As paredes grossas abafaram o barulho da rua.
3. To suppress or inhibit feelings or expression
She stifled her laughter during the meeting.
Ela abafou seu riso durante a reunião.
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