stifle Antonyms

Meaning of stifle

Wordnet

stifle (n)

joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

Wordnet

stifle (v)

suppress in order to conceal or hide

suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

stifle Sentence Examples

  1. The suffocating atmosphere stifled all conversation.
  2. The strict rules stifled any creativity or innovation.
  3. The heavy rain stifled the traffic, causing long delays.
  4. The tyrannical ruler stifled dissent by silencing opposing voices.
  5. The oppressive heat stifled their spirits, making it difficult to function.
  6. The stifling bureaucracy made it impossible for the project to progress efficiently.
  7. The suffocating emotions stifled her from expressing herself.
  8. The stifling poverty stifled their dreams and limited their opportunities.
  9. The intense stress stifled his ability to think clearly.
  10. The rigid societal norms stifled personal expression and individuality.

FAQs About the word stifle

joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee, suppress in order to conceal or hide, suppress or constrain so as to lessen in

strangle, smother, suffocate, choke, throttle,drown, destroy, garotte, dispatch, garrote

expire, breathe, expire,breathe, inspire, inspire, inhale, inhale,revive, exhale

The suffocating atmosphere stifled all conversation.

The strict rules stifled any creativity or innovation.

The heavy rain stifled the traffic, causing long delays.

The tyrannical ruler stifled dissent by silencing opposing voices.