stifled Meaning & Definition
What Does Stifled Mean?
Stifled is an adjective that means That has been interrupted, suppressed etc. As a verb, it means simple past and past participle of stifle. As a verb, it means To interrupt or cut off.
Stifled: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | inhibited, suppressed and smothered |
| Comparative / superlative | more stifled, most stifled |
Stifled Definition (Adjective)
- That has been interrupted, suppressed etc
The stifled attempt at reform led to further resentment.
Stifled as a Verb
- simple past and past participle of stifle
Verb
- To interrupt or cut off.
- To repress, keep in or hold back.
The army stifled the rebellion.
- To smother or suffocate.
The heat was stifling the children.
- To feel smothered etc.
The heat felt stifling.
- To die of suffocation.
Two firemen tragically stifled in yesterday's fire when trying to rescue an old lady from her bedroom.
- To treat a silkworm cocoon with steam as part of the process of silk production.
Synonyms of Stifled
Stifled synonyms and antonyms →Stifled in a Sentence
The stifled attempt at reform led to further resentment.
The army stifled the rebellion.
The heat was stifling the children.
The heat felt stifling.
Two firemen tragically stifled in yesterday's fire when trying to rescue an old lady from her bedroom.
Word Forms & Grammar
stifled (comparative more stifled, superlative most stifled)
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Words That Rhyme With Stifled
Quick Answers About Stifled
Is stifled an adjective or a verb?
Stifled is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for stifled?
You can replace stifled with words such as inhibited, suppressed and smothered. See the full list of stifled synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of stifled?
The comparative form is more stifled and the superlative form is most stifled.