stifles Meaning & Definition
What Does Stifles Mean?
Stifles is a verb that means to withhold from circulation or expression. It is also used to mean to cut off (the voice, the breath, etc.). As a noun, it means the joint next above the hock in the hind leg of a quadruped (such as a horse or dog) corresponding to the human knee see horse.
Quick Facts About Stifles
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstī-fəl/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | chokes, smothers and strangles |
| Antonyms | breathes, exhales and expires |
Stifles Definition (Verb)
- to withhold from circulation or expression
stifled our anger
- to cut off (the voice, the breath, etc.)
- deter, discourage
intended to stifle dissent
- muffle
- smother
- to kill by depriving of oxygen : suffocate
- to be or become unable to breathe easily
stifling in the heat
Stifles as a Noun
- the joint next above the hock in the hind leg of a quadruped (such as a horse or dog) corresponding to the human knee see horse
Synonyms of Stifles
Antonyms of Stifles
Stifles in a Sentence
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.
stifled our anger
intended to stifle dissent
stifling in the heat
unfortunately, the robbers were stifled when they got trapped in the airless bank vault
stifled a yawn
he stifled a cough with his hand
Word Forms & Grammar
sti·fled
sti·fling
sti·fler noun
sti·fling·ly adverb
stifle
stifled
stifler
stiflers
stifles
stifling
stiflingly
Words That Rhyme With Stifles
Origin of Stifles
Origin 1: alteration of Middle English stuflen
Origin 2: Middle English
First Known Use
1513t
14th century
How to Pronounce Stifles
Stifles is pronounced /ˈstī-fəl/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (stī).
Frequently Asked Questions About Stifles
Is stifles a verb or a noun?
Stifles is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for stifles?
You can replace stifles with words such as chokes, smothers and strangles. See the full list of stifles synonyms and antonyms.