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stifle (159 synonym found)

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Definition of stifle:

(v) : to interrupt or cut off; to repress, keep in or hold back

"the army stifled the rebellion."

(n) : a hind knee of various mammals, especially horses

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Definition of stifle:

(v) : to interrupt or cut off; to repress, keep in or hold back

"the army stifled the rebellion."

(n) : a hind knee of various mammals, especially horses

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