stifled

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From the verb stifle: (⇒ conjugate)
stifled is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v past; v past p

stifle
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Sense: Verb: suffocate

Synonyms:

suffocate, smother , strangle, choke , asphyxiate

Sense: Verb: hold in tears, laughter, etc.

Synonyms:

hold in, hold back, suppress , repress, choke back, swallow , fight back, bottle up (informal), contain , muffle, keep down

Sense: Verb: hinder

Synonyms:

hinder , hold back, hamper , constrain , impede , prevent , restrain , inhibit, curb , check , gag , restrict , repress, keep sth in check, muzzle , censor

Sense: Verb: muffle sound

Synonyms:

muffle, dampen , mute, damp , stop , quiet , quieten (UK), soften

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