CEFR B1

stifling

verb

Meaning

To prevent something from happening, especially by making it difficult or impossible.

Examples

The government tried to stifle dissent by censoring the media.
She felt her creativity was stifled by the rigid rules of the company.

Synonyms: stop, prevent, suppress, quash

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stifling (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪfl/

Definition

To prevent something from happening, especially by making it difficult or impossible.

Examples

The government tried to stifle dissent by censoring the media.
She felt her creativity was stifled by the rigid rules of the company.
He stifled a yawn during the long meeting.

How to Use stifling

stifle with (prepositional phrase): To be unable to breathe due to a specific condition. — "He was stifled with the heat."
stifle [something] (collocation): To suppress or hold back an action or emotion. — "She stifled her anger."

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