stifled

Example Sentences

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Her stifled panic makes it obvious that fear is taking over.

From Los Angeles Times

Balen’s emergence has given hope to many in a country that has been stifled by corruption and cronyism.

From The Wall Street Journal

I stifled a yawn that felt like it was going to split my face in two and hopped down from the counter.

From Literature

But that hasn’t stifled the scary talk about how dangerous they are.

From The Wall Street Journal

Orion barked as if in agreement, and as excited as they were, Danny and Glory both stifled deep yawns.

From Literature