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(sti-fle) 2 syllables

Definition

verb. to stop something from happening or to suppress it.

Example Sentence

He tried to stifle his yawn.

More Example Sentences

Do not stifle your creativity and ideas.

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Rhymes

  • eiffel
  • pfeifle
  • reifel
  • rifle
  • stifle
  • trifle
  • zweifel
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