stifle
Example Sentences
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His creativity and identity were stifled, he says, plus someone stole his “Halloween” movie mug for no reason.
He stifled a yawn and rubbed at the gray stubble on his chin.
From Literature
The party’s longer leash for some creative industries is helping to boost cultural output that had been stifled by regulatory scrutiny in recent years.
He gave a single, loud, fevered cry, swiftly stifled.
From Literature
I try to stifle a laugh, which brings another smile from Colin.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
