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to stifle
01
étouffer, suffoquer
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
Exemples
The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.
La pièce fermée lui donnait l'impression qu'il allait étouffer sans air frais.
In the smoky environment, it was easy to stifle and struggle to breathe.
Dans l'environnement enfumé, il était facile de étouffer et de lutter pour respirer.
02
étouffer, réprimer
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
Exemples
The strict rules and regulations served to stifle creativity and innovation within the organization.
Les règles et réglementations strictes ont servi à étouffer la créativité et l'innovation au sein de l'organisation.
A lack of resources can stifle the growth of a small business, limiting its potential for expansion.
Un manque de ressources peut étouffer la croissance d'une petite entreprise, limitant son potentiel d'expansion.
03
réprimer, étouffer
to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
Transitive: to stifle a reaction or emotion
Exemples
She stifled her laughter during the serious meeting.
Elle a réprimé son rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
He tried to stifle his anger, but it was obvious he was upset.
Il a essayé de réprimer sa colère, mais il était évident qu'il était contrarié.
04
étouffer, suffoquer
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
Exemples
The smoke from the fire stifled them, making it hard to breathe.
La fumée du feu les étouffait, rendant la respiration difficile.
The thick fumes stifled her, and she had to step outside for fresh air.
Les épaisses fumées l'étouffèrent, et elle dut sortir pour prendre l'air frais.
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
Exemples
The horse injured its stifle while jumping over the fence.
Examination of the dog revealed swelling in the stifle joint.
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