Top synonyms for “stifle”: asphyxiate, choke, dampen, knee, muffle, repress, smother, strangle, and 1 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
- (verb)be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen“The child suffocated under the pillow”
- (verb)suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity“Stifle your curiosity”
- (verb)impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of“The foul air was slowly suffocating the children”
- (verb)suppress in order to conceal or hide“smother a yawn”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "stifle"?
Common synonyms for "stifle" include asphyxiate, choke, dampen, knee, muffle, repress. Our thesaurus lists 9 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "stifle"?
Antonyms for "stifle" include stimulate. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "stifle" mean?
joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
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