Stifle — synonyms, stifle antonyms, definition

1. stifle (Verb)

asphyxiate be quiet break down check choke constrain contain cripple crush curb damp dampen deaden destroy douse dumbfound enclose enfeeble exhaust extinguish • • • stimulate

stifle (Verb) — Conceal or hide. ex. "stifle a yawn"

stifle (Verb) — Smother or suppress. ex. "Stifle your curiosity"

stifle (Verb) — Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of. ex. "The foul air was slowly stifling the children"

stifle (Verb) — Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen. ex. "The child stifled under the pillow"

block buy the farm cash in one's chips choke close up conk conquer croak curb decease die drop dead exit expire give-up the ghost go impede inhibit jam kick the bucket • • • choke strangle suffocate

2. stifle (o/v)

be quiet deaden hush muffle mute silence suppress

3. stifle (Noun)

knee

stifle (Noun) — Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee.

articulatio articulation joint hind leg