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To die or cause to die from a lack of air, or an inability to breathe
“The peasants imagined that someday the fumes would stifle them in their beds.”
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To refrain from openly expressing or displaying
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“Victor heard her stifle a cry as he held a small mirror for her.”
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To deaden, muffle, or soften the sound of
“I thought I might stifle the noise by burying my head in the blankets, but I was too wide awake for that.”
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To impede or prevent the progress of
“These individuals were placed into all phases of our operation and we attempted not to stifle their ability to be creative.”
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To put an end to something, typically by the use of force
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“Ramsey appointed Sibley to assemble troops at the fort and to prepare to head out to the frontier to help stifle the uprising.”
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To make less strong or intense
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To prevent (someone) from achieving an aim
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To be, or become, inactive or unchanging
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To hold or maintain
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To render physically powerless, injured or unable to move
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To be detrimental to
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