Associations to the word «Stifle»
Noun
- Sob
- Groan
- Moan
- Gasp
- Exclamation
- Chuckle
- Dissent
- Shriek
- Creativity
- Outcry
- Sigh
- Scream
- Cry
- Sobbing
- Urge
- Laughter
- Cough
- Laugh
- Remorse
- Anguish
- Ligament
- Grunt
- Impulse
- Coughing
- Mirth
- Murmur
- Innovation
- Individuality
- Misgiving
- Elayne
- Caress
- Retort
- Growl
- Agony
- Handkerchief
- Grin
- Shudder
- Conscience
- Resentment
- Stench
- Outburst
- Choke
- Indignation
- Grimace
- Bureaucracy
- Emotion
- Throat
- Yell
- Germ
- Censorship
- Bosom
- Pang
- Conformity
- Grief
- Hysteria
- Utterance
- Wail
- Lip
- Pillow
- Mouth
- Throttle
- Instinct
- Breath
- Gag
- Curse
- Envy
- Prompting
- Vapour
- Dismay
- Compassion
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Wiktionary
STIFLE, noun. A hind knee of various mammals, especially horses.
STIFLE, noun. (veterinary medicine) A bone disease of this region.
STIFLE, verb. (transitive) To interrupt or cut off.
STIFLE, verb. (transitive) To repress, keep in or hold back.
STIFLE, verb. (transitive) To smother or suffocate.
STIFLE, verb. (intransitive) To feel smothered etc.
STIFLE, verb. (intransitive) To die of suffocation.
STIFLE, verb. (transitive) To treat a silkworm cocoon with steam as part of the process of silk production.
Dictionary definition
STIFLE, noun. Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee.
STIFLE, verb. Conceal or hide; "smother a yawn"; "muffle one's anger"; "strangle a yawn".
STIFLE, verb. Smother or suppress; "Stifle your curiosity".
STIFLE, verb. Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of; "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children".
STIFLE, verb. Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen; "The child suffocated under the pillow".
Wise words
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