Stifle

Stifle (V):

Pronunciation: /ˈstaɪfəl/

Word Meaning:

1. To suppress or restrain (an emotion, sound, impulse, or action).
2. To suffocate or smother.

Uses in Sentence:

1. She tried to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.
2. The government’s attempts to stifle dissent were met with widespread criticism.
3. The pillow fell over his face, threatening to stifle him.

Synonyms:

1. Suppress
2. Quell
3. Hush
4. Silence
5. Inhibit

Antonyms:

1. Encourage
2. Promote
3. Allow
4. Permit
5. Facilitate

Word Meaning in Hindi: दबाना (Dabana) / रोकना (Rokna)

Word uses in Hindi:

1. वह सीरियस मीटिंग के दौरान अपनी हंसी को दबाने का प्रयास किया। (She tried to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.)
2. सरकार के विरोध को दबाने के प्रयासों का विस्तार से आलोचना की गई। (The government’s attempts to stifle dissent were met with widespread criticism.)
3. तकिया उसके चेहरे पर गिरा, जो उसे दबा सकता था। (The pillow fell over his face, threatening to stifle him.)