Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Stifles.
Stifles - as a noun
Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
knee8Stifles - as a verb
Suppress in order to conceal or hide
Example: "Smother a yawn"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
muffle14repress9smother12strangle9Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
Example: "Stifle your curiosity"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampen11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bottle upinhibit12suppress12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stimulate11Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Example: "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiate25choke14suffocate17Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
Example: "The child suffocated under the pillow"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiate25suffocate17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
buy the farmcash in one's chipschoke14conk10croak11decease10die4exit11expire15give-up the ghostgo3kick the bucketpass6pass awayperish11pop offsnuff itHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She stifles a yawn as she listens to the boring lecture."
"He stifles his laughter when he sees his friend fall."
"Fear sometimes stifles our ability to take risks."
"The oppressive heat stifles the town in the summer months."
"She stifles her anger and responds calmly to the criticism."
Word Game Points
Is STIFLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stifles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
STIFLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is STIFLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stifles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSTIFLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is STIFLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stifles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSTIFLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
