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Meanings of stifle in inglês

catalão
ofegar

Conceal or hide.

ofegar
português
estrangular
catalão
asfixiar-se
espanhol
sofocar

Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of.

estrangular
português
joelho
catalão
cassoleta

Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee.

joelho
catalão
reprimir
espanhol
reprimir

Smother or suppress.

reprimir
Sinônimos
Examples for "dampen"
Examples for "dampen"
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National elections can often dampen demand as buyers put off major purchases.
Reuters
2
Another round of losses in a new area would further dampen credit.
Reuters
3
Still, the results did not dampen the company's expectations for the year.
Reuters
4
Trump's problems with Latino voters could dampen his Nov. 8 election hopes.
Reuters
5
Rising U.S. interest rates usually dampen attractiveness of higher yields in Asia.
Reuters
Usage of stifle in inglês
1
Last week, Zuckerberg said Facebook did not want to stifle political expression.
Reuters
2
Some believe learning words by heart can stifle creativity and real understanding.
Radio NZ
3
Opponents say it could stifle innovation or limit state authority to protect.
Reuters
4
It has used its monopoly power to impede innovation and stifle competition.
Wired
5
They say the rules would raise electricity costs and stifle job creation.
Reuters
6
Police last week sought to stifle collective mourning and protests by parents.
Reuters
7
The so-called dislocation of the stifle in the horse is a misnomer.
Lameness of the Horse / Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1
8
I walked ever faster and faster, to stifle thought; but in vain.
Seven Men [Excerpts]
9
Attempts have been made over the years to stifle the illicit trading.
100 Places You Will Never Visit
10
A Democratic takeover of one or both chambers could stifle Trump's agenda.
Reuters
11
But even a great Knight such as Wyst can't stifle his love.
A nameless witch
12
When it rang a second time she felt life stifle in her.
Evelyn Innes
13
The others followed her light, trying to stifle their sneezes and coughs.
Shade's children
14
Antagonizing Jeremy isn't going to help me now, so I stifle myself.
Love, life and linguine
15
Yet that fragrant balm cannot stifle the smell of the charnel house.
The Day of Wrath
16
They can stun or stifle and they know when each is required.
The Guardian
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Translations for stifle
Stifle through the time
Stifle across language varieties
United States of America
Common
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common