stifle — to prevent something from developing or progressing; to suppress or restrain
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to prevent something from developing or progressing; to suppress or restrain
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈstaɪfəl/
Korean meaning: 억누르다, 억제하다, 질식시키다
Korean pronunciation: **스타**이플
Example Sentences
- My mom tried to stifle her laughter when I showed up wearing mismatched socks to the wedding.
- The new company policy will stifle employee motivation and productivity.
- He had to stifle a sneeze during the quiet moment of the classical concert.
stifle
VERB//ˈstaɪfəl//
to prevent something from developing or progressing; to suppress or restrain
Suppressing creative expression
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Origin
From Middle English stiflen, possibly derived from Old Norse stifla meaning 'to choke or strangle.' The word may have Scandinavian roots related to suffocation or obstruction.
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“My mom tried to stifle her laughter when I showed up wearing mismatched socks to the wedding.”
“The new company policy will stifle employee motivation and productivity.”
“He had to stifle a sneeze during the quiet moment of the classical concert.”
“Excessive bureaucracy tends to stifle innovation in government agencies.”
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