stifle
stahy fuhl
- n joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
- v conceal or hide
- v smother or suppress
- v impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
- v be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
- Whatever the reason, you decide to stifle that yawn and push through the night.
- One country and one form of music aren't enough to contain them or stifle their passion.
- Rebel Seriously Funny Comedian Beppe Grillo may be banned from TV, but He hasnt let that stifle his unique political humor.