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to stifle
01
sofocar, asfixiar
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The intense heat in the attic caused them to stifle and gasp for air.
El calor intenso en el ático les hizo sofocar y jadear por aire.
02
sofocar, reprimir
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
Ejemplos
Excessive criticism from peers can stifle a person's confidence and willingness to express their opinions.
Las críticas excesivas de los compañeros pueden sofocar la confianza de una persona y su disposición a expresar sus opiniones.
03
reprimir, sofocar
to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
Transitive: to stifle a reaction or emotion
Ejemplos
He stifled the urge to yell and kept calm in the tense situation.
Él reprimió el impulso de gritar y se mantuvo calmado en la situación tensa.
04
sofocar, ahogar
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
Ejemplos
The plastic bag accidentally stifled the kitten, but it was removed in time.
La bolsa de plástico accidentalmente ahogó al gatito, pero fue removida a tiempo.
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
Ejemplos
Veterinarians often check the stifle for signs of arthritis in older animals.
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