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STIFLES

(noun, verb)

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)
knee

Stifles - as a verb

Suppress in order to conceal or hide

Example: "Smother a yawn"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
mufflerepresssmotherstrangle

Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

Example: "Stifle your curiosity"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dampen
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bottle upinhibitsuppress
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stimulate

Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

Example: "The foul air was slowly suffocating the children"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiatechokesuffocate

Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

Example: "The child suffocated under the pillow"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
asphyxiatesuffocate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
buy the farmcash in one's chipschokeconkcroakdeceasedieexitexpiregive-up the ghostgokick the bucketpasspass awayperishpop offsnuff it
Hyponyms (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."
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Word Game Points

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

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 Word
STIFLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is STIFLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stifles is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STIFLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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