stifle Synonyms
stifle Meaning
stifle (n)
joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
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
- 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.
- The oppressive heat stifled their spirits, making it difficult to function.
- The stifling bureaucracy made it impossible for the project to progress efficiently.
- The suffocating emotions stifled her from expressing herself.
- The stifling poverty stifled their dreams and limited their opportunities.
- The intense stress stifled his ability to think clearly.
- 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
suffocate, choke, smother,strangle, throttle, destroy,drown, fell, garrote,slay
inspire, inspire, expire, expire, breathe,breathe, inhale,revive, exhale, 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.
