Smother(verb)
Suppress (a feeling or action).
Hindi meaning:दबाना
Synonyms: Stifle, Restrain, Repress, Hold back
Antonyms: Encourage, Boost, Amplify
Example: The state can sometimes become part of the problem, by smothering the enthusiasm of its citizens.
Trick to remember: Party me smoke or drink se smother kiya mere friend ne 
