stifle
sti
ˈstaɪ
stai
fle
fəl
fēl
British pronunciation
/stˈa‍ɪfə‍l/

Definizione e significato di "stifle"in inglese

to stifle
01

soffocare, asfissiare

to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
to stifle definition and meaning
example
Esempi
She stifled during the fire evacuation.
Lei soffocò durante l'evacuazione per incendio.
02

soffocare, reprimere

to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
example
Esempi
The lack of support and encouragement from family can stifle a person's aspirations and ambitions.
La mancanza di supporto e incoraggiamento da parte della famiglia può soffocare le aspirazioni e le ambizioni di una persona.
03

reprimere, soffocare

to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
Transitive: to stifle a reaction or emotion
example
Esempi
He stifled his frustration, trying to remain patient with the delay.
Lui represse la sua frustrazione, cercando di rimanere paziente con il ritardo.
04

soffocare, asfissiare

to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
example
Esempi
The smoke from the fire stifled them, making it hard to breathe.
Il fumo del fuoco li soffocava, rendendo difficile respirare.
01

the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped

example
Esempi
Proper exercise helps maintain flexibility in the stifle of large animals.
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