Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stifle
verb
/ˈstaɪfəl/
Definition
To restrain or suppress an action, feeling, or expression.
Examples
- He tried to stifle a yawn during the meeting.
- Her emotions were stifled by her need to appear strong.
- They feared that the new laws would stifle creativity in the arts.
Meaning
To stifle means to hold back or suppress something, preventing it from being expressed or developed.
Synonyms
- suppress
- restrain
- control
- muffle
- choke
