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to stifle
01
sofocar, asfixiar
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
Ejemplos
The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.
La habitación cerrada le hacía sentir como si fuera a ahogarse sin aire fresco.
In the smoky environment, it was easy to stifle and struggle to breathe.
En el ambiente lleno de humo, era fácil sofocarse y luchar por respirar.
02
sofocar, reprimir
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
Ejemplos
The strict rules and regulations served to stifle creativity and innovation within the organization.
Las estrictas reglas y regulaciones sirvieron para sofocar la creatividad y la innovación dentro de la organización.
A lack of resources can stifle the growth of a small business, limiting its potential for expansion.
La falta de recursos puede sofocar el crecimiento de una pequeña empresa, limitando su potencial de expansión.
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
She stifled her laughter during the serious meeting.
Ella reprimió su risa durante la reunión seria.
He tried to stifle his anger, but it was obvious he was upset.
Intentó reprimir su ira, pero era obvio que estaba molesto.
04
sofocar, ahogar
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
Ejemplos
The smoke from the fire stifled them, making it hard to breathe.
El humo del fuego los sofocó, haciendo difícil respirar.
The thick fumes stifled her, and she had to step outside for fresh air.
Los espesos humos la sofocaron, y tuvo que salir para tomar aire fresco.
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
Ejemplos
The horse injured its stifle while jumping over the fence.
Examination of the dog revealed swelling in the stifle joint.
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