múchadh, m. (gs. -chta).1. vn. of múch2. 2. Smothering, suffocation. ~ agus bá ort! May you smother and drown! 3. Quenching, extinguishment. ~ na gríosaí, quenching of embers; Fig: heavy beating. ~ dóiteáin, fire-fighting. ~ tarta, quenching of thirst; a drink to quench thirst. 4. Obliteration, obscurement. Cáil gan mhúchadh, undimmed renown. 5. Asthma. Tá an ~ ag cur air, he is suffering from asthma.