stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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1.

sofocar, asfixiar

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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The thick smoke began to stifle him.
El humo espeso comenzó a sofocarlo.
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The heat in the room was enough to stifle anyone.
El calor en la habitación era suficiente para sofocar a cualquiera.
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2.

sofocar, reprimir, contener

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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The government tried to stifle dissent.
El gobierno intentó sofocar la disidencia.
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She managed to stifle a giggle.
Logró reprimir una risita.
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