What is the meaning of stifles?
transitive verb. 1a : to withhold from circulation or expression stifled our anger. b : to cut off (the voice, the breath, etc.) c : deter, discourage.
What is a correct pronunciation?
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What is the synonym of stifle?
Synonyms. inhibit curb muffle strangle repress conquer stamp down smother suppress subdue.
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