stifle

she stifled a giggle.

The smoke stifled the fireman.

The gas stifled them.

those in the streets were stifled by the fumes.

she stifled a desire to turn and flee.

an overdone theme tends to time-lock a setting and stifle imagination.

stifled my indignation.See Synonyms at suppress

The stifle joints must point in the line of travel, not outward resulting in a bowlegged appearance nor hitching in under the dog.

Yet it is also essential that nations resist the temptation to overcorrect by imposing regulations that would stifle innovation and choke off growth.

You can imagine her mixed emotions while striving to stifle her amusement and at the same time to understand that the poor rushee had never smoked before.

They say more regulations on AI programming will only stifle innovation.

So, hopefully my height doesn't stifle anything.

Janeen could barely stifle her laughter.

Critics of President Maduro are calling the latest anti-hate law a tool to stifling dissent.

It's backbreaking work often performed in stifling heat and humidity.

I don't mean... I didn't mean to stifle you.

“HE'S ALIVE! ” were stifled at once.

To his surprise, Ron stifled a snigger.

They argued the case was part of a campaign to stifle opposition voices.

Harry stifled a yawn behind his hand.