Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Stifle.
Stifle - as a noun
Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knee8Stifle - as a verb
Suppress in order to conceal or hide
Example: "Smother a yawn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muffle14repress9smother12strangle9Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
Example: "Stifle your curiosity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampen11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bottle upinhibit12suppress12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stimulate11Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Example: "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiate25choke14suffocate17Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
Example: "The child suffocated under the pillow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiate25suffocate17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
buy the farmcash in one's chipschoke14conk10croak11decease10die4exit11expire15give-up the ghostgo3kick the bucketpass6pass awayperish11pop offsnuff itHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He tried to stifle a sneeze during the meeting."
"The government attempts to stifle freedom of speech."
"She couldn't stifle her laughter when she saw the clown's antics."
"They had to stifle their excitement until the winner was announced."
"The heavy smoke in the room made it difficult to stifle a cough."
Word Game Points
Is STIFLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stifle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STIFLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is STIFLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stifle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTIFLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
Is STIFLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stifle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTIFLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
