stifle
/ˈstaɪfl/
sti · fle
ˈstaɪ · fl
English Definition
v. suppress, suffocate
Significado en Español
sofocar, reprimir
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bóp nghẹt, đàn áp
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Example Sentence
He stifled a laugh.
他憋住没笑出声。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
stifle(asphyxia).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for stifle?
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A
Suppress
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B
Invite
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C
Expand
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D
Illuminate
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A — Suppress.
“stifle” means v. suppress, suffocate
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
She tried hard to ______ a laugh during the very serious meeting.
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A
stifle
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B
release
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C
express
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D
encourage
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A — stifle.
“stifle” means v. suppress, suffocate
Common questions about “stifle”
What does “stifle” mean?
stifle — v. suppress, suffocate. In Chinese: 抑制，扼杀，窒息.
How do you pronounce “stifle”?
stifle is pronounced /ˈstaɪfl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: sti · fle.
How do you use “stifle” in a sentence?
He stifled a laugh. (他憋住没笑出声。)
What are synonyms for “stifle”?
suppress, choke — all close in meaning to stifle (v. suppress, suffocate).
Is “stifle” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. stifle appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “stifle”?
stifle(asphyxia).
