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Meanings of stifle in English
Usage of stifle in English
1
Last week, Zuckerberg said Facebook did not want to stifle political expression.
2
Some believe learning words by heart can stifle creativity and real understanding.
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Opponents say it could stifle innovation or limit state authority to protect.
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It has used its monopoly power to impede innovation and stifle competition.
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They say the rules would raise electricity costs and stifle job creation.
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Police last week sought to stifle collective mourning and protests by parents.
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The so-called dislocation of the stifle in the horse is a misnomer.
8
I walked ever faster and faster, to stifle thought; but in vain.
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Attempts have been made over the years to stifle the illicit trading.
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A Democratic takeover of one or both chambers could stifle Trump's agenda.
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But even a great Knight such as Wyst can't stifle his love.
12
When it rang a second time she felt life stifle in her.
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The others followed her light, trying to stifle their sneezes and coughs.
14
Antagonizing Jeremy isn't going to help me now, so I stifle myself.
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Yet that fragrant balm cannot stifle the smell of the charnel house.
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They can stun or stifle and they know when each is required.
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Translations for stifle
Portuguese
Stifle through the time
Stifle across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common