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stifle /ˈstaɪfəl/  

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  • verb
    stifles; stifled; stifling
    [+ obj] to not allow yourself to do or express (something)
    trying to stifle a cry/yawn
    I had to stifle the desire/urge to yell Stop!
    to stop (someone) from doing or expressing something
    Students at the school are stifled by the pressure to score high on tests.
    [+ obj] :to make (something) difficult or impossible
    Too many regulations stifle innovation.
    something that stifles the growth of the plant/economy
    [no obj] :to be unable to breathe easily
    I wish we could go outside instead of stifling in this tiny room.
    [+ obj] :to make (someone) unable to breathe or unable to breathe easily
    He was almost stifled by the smoke.