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to stifle
01
sufocar, asfixiar
to die or struggle for breath due to a lack of oxygen
Intransitive
Exemplos
The closed room made him feel like he would stifle without fresh air.
O quarto fechado fez com que ele sentisse que iria sufocar sem ar fresco.
In the smoky environment, it was easy to stifle and struggle to breathe.
No ambiente enfumaçado, era fácil sufocar e lutar para respirar.
02
sufocar, reprimir
to suppress, restrain, or hinder the growth, development, or intensity of something
Transitive: to stifle development of something
Exemplos
The strict rules and regulations served to stifle creativity and innovation within the organization.
As regras e regulamentos rigorosos serviram para sufocar a criatividade e a inovação dentro da organização.
A lack of resources can stifle the growth of a small business, limiting its potential for expansion.
A falta de recursos pode sufocar o crescimento de uma pequena empresa, limitando seu potencial de expansão.
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
She stifled her laughter during the serious meeting.
Ela reprimiu o riso durante a reunião séria.
He tried to stifle his anger, but it was obvious he was upset.
Ele tentou reprimir sua raiva, mas era óbvio que ele estava chateado.
04
sufocar, dificultar a respiração
to make someone unable to breathe properly, often by blocking their airway
Transitive: to stifle sb
Exemplos
The smoke from the fire stifled them, making it hard to breathe.
A fumaça do fogo sufocou eles, dificultando a respiração.
The thick fumes stifled her, and she had to step outside for fresh air.
A fumaça espessa sufocou-a, e ela teve que sair para respirar ar fresco.
Stifle
01
the joint connecting the femur and tibia in a quadruped
Exemplos
The horse injured its stifle while jumping over the fence.
Examination of the dog revealed swelling in the stifle joint.
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