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STIFLED

(adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Stifled.

Stifled - as an adjective satellite

Held in check with difficulty

Example: "A smothered cough"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smotheredstrangledsuppressed

Stifled - as a verb

To interrupt or cut off.

To repress, keep in or hold back.

Example: "The army stifled the rebellion."

To smother or suffocate.

Example: "The heat was stifling the children."

To feel smothered etc.

Example: "The heat felt stifling."

To die of suffocation.

Example: "Two firemen tragically stifled in yesterday's fire when trying to rescue an old lady from her bedroom."

To treat a silkworm cocoon with steam as part of the process of silk production.

Stifled - as an adjective

That has been interrupted, suppressed etc

Example: "The stifled attempt at reform led to further resentment."

Example Sentences

"She stifled a yawn during the boring lecture."
"He stifled a laugh at her silly joke."
"The cat stifled a meow when the owner shushed it."
"They stifled their disappointment with a smile."
"The teacher stifled the students' chatter by giving them a stern look."
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Word Game Points

Is STIFLED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stifled is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STIFLED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is STIFLED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stifled is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STIFLED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STIFLED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stifled is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STIFLED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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