What is another word for stifle?

Pronunciation: [stˈa͡ɪfə͡l] (IPA)

Stifle is a verb that is commonly used to describe the act of suppressing or limiting something, often leading to a reduction in its intensity or vigor. There are many synonyms for this word such as repress, suppress, quell, inhibit, restrain, smother, muzzle, choke, and relegate. Repress typically refers to the act of controlling or holding back emotions or memories. Suppress is often used to describe the act of preventing the spread or occurrence of something. Quell is synonymous with suppressing or extinguishing something forcefully. Inhibit is often used to describe the act of holding back something from reaching its full potential. Other synonyms such as muzzle and smother tend to describe more physical actions of stifling, such as preventing speech or limiting airflow.

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What are the opposite words for stifle?

Stifle is a verb that means to suppress or restrain. Antonyms for stifle would be words that represent the opposite of these meanings. One antonym for stifle might be encourage, as when someone encourages another person to speak up or express themselves freely. Another antonym could be promote, which means to support or advance a particular cause or idea. To stimulate or inspire could also be antonyms for stifle, as these words suggest an opposite inclination towards fostering growth and creativity. All of these antonyms remind us that stifling behavior is not helpful, and that we should strive to create environments that allow for open expression and growth.

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Usage examples for Stifle

It was some time before the poor girl could stifle the sobbing which burst from her very heart.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
His desire to compliment her was so unmistakable, his admiration was so sincere, that Charlotte was able to stifle quickly the first instinct to rebuke his unconscious patronage.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee
I threw myself down on the cold stone floor of the hall, and there I lay writhing, pressing my face against the ground, and tearing my hair as if bodily pain could stifle the despair which raged within me.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse

Famous quotes with Stifle

  • Conscience is our unerring judge until we finally stifle it.
    Honore de Balzac
  • We must stifle the voice of hatred and faction.
    Bainbridge Colby
  • I love music passionately. And because I love it I try to free it from barren traditions that stifle it.
    Claude Debussy
  • We have a training period; we have certain guidelines and structure. You can't hire talented people and stifle them. That's not the way it works anymore.
    Todd English
  • Divisions of the kind were fashionable at that time, and it was so easy to stifle one's need to help by deciding that help could neither be accepted nor understood.
    Janet Frame

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