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stifled

[stahy-fuhld] / ˈstaɪ fəld /




ADJECTIVE
smothered
Synonyms


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For the best part of a year, Angela Rayner's political ambitions have been stifled by an investigation into her tax affairs.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

"The second-half display was that of European champions - they stifled Lyon," ex-England defender Anita Asante said.

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

The rise of generative AI, which can replicate many basic entry-level tasks, has also stifled hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

The longer traffic through the strait remains stifled, the greater—and longer—the impact on airfares.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

Amidst stifled laughs, the Dactyl Hill Squad nodded in unison.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older




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