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1. stifle
verb. ['ˈstaɪfəl'] conceal or hide.
Etymology
- stifle (English)
- stiflen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- stífla (Old Norse)
2. stifle
verb. ['ˈstaɪfəl'] smother or suppress.
Synonyms
Etymology
- stifle (English)
- stiflen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- stífla (Old Norse)
3. stifle
noun. ['ˈstaɪfəl'] joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee.
Synonyms
Etymology
- stifle (English)
- stiflen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- stífla (Old Norse)
4. stifle
verb. ['ˈstaɪfəl'] be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen.
Etymology
- stifle (English)
- stiflen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- stífla (Old Norse)