stifled

[ˈstaɪ.fəld]

stifled Definition

• 1. to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing
• 2. to feel unable to breathe, or to make someone unable to breathe, because you have no fresh air

Using stifled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stifled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She stifled a scream when she saw the spider.

• Example

  The government has been accused of stifling free speech.

• Example

  He stifled a yawn during the boring lecture.

• Example

  The hot and crowded room made me feel stifled.

stifled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stifled

• suppressed
• concealed
• smothered

Antonyms for stifled

• unleashed
• expressed
• ventilated

Phrases with stifled

• stifle a laugh

  to stop oneself from laughing

  Example

  I had to stifle a laugh when I saw his ridiculous outfit.

• stifle competition

  to prevent fair competition in a market or industry

  Example

  The new regulations are designed to stifle competition and protect established companies.

• stifle growth

  to prevent or hinder the growth or development of something

  Example

  The lack of investment is stifling the growth of the local economy.

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Summary: stifled in Brief

'Stifled' [ˈstaɪ.fəld] means to prevent something from happening, being expressed, or continuing. It can also refer to feeling unable to breathe due to lack of fresh air. Examples include 'She stifled a scream when she saw the spider,' and 'The government has been accused of stifling free speech.' Phrases include 'stifle a laugh,' 'stifle competition,' and 'stifle growth.'