Standard Synonyms
Suffocate
Choke
Strangle
Throttle
Asphyxiate
Slang Synonyms
Choke
Throttle
Suppress
Smother
Muffle
Academic Synonyms
Old English Synonyms
Regional Synonyms
Choke
Throttle
Strangle
Suffocate
Industry-specific Synonyms
-Affect negatively
-Curb
-Hinder
-Restrict
–Suppress
Antonyms
Liberate
Expand
Encourage
Promote
Meaning
to suffocate or choke someone
Definition
to suppress or extinguish by cutting off the supply of air; to prevent the free play or expression of (a feeling, action, etc.); to deaden or subdue (sound, etc.) by interference
Example Sentences
1. His loud snoring stifles my concentration.
2. The smog from the factory stifled the townspeople.
3. The fire stifled under the water dousing.
4. I stifled a laugh at her expense.
5. He was about to say something but stifled himself.