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to stifle
01
sufocar, asfixiar
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
Exemplos
She stifled during the fire evacuation.
Ela sufocou durante a evacuação de incêndio.
02
sufocar, reprimir
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
Exemplos
The lack of support and encouragement from family can stifle a person's aspirations and ambitions.
A falta de apoio e incentivo da família pode sufocar as aspirações e ambições de uma pessoa.
03
reprimir, sufocar
to hold back or prevent oneself from expressing a reaction or acting on a feeling or emotion
Transitive: to stifle a reaction or emotion
Exemplos
He stifled his frustration, trying to remain patient with the delay.
Ele reprimiu sua frustração, tentando permanecer paciente com o atraso.
04
sufocar, dificultar a respiração
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
Exemplos
The plastic bag accidentally stifled the kitten, but it was removed in time.
O saco plástico acidentalmente sufocou o gatinho, mas foi removido a tempo.
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
Exemplos
Proper exercise helps maintain flexibility in the stifle of large animals.
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