stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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1.

mencekik, menyesakkan

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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The thick smoke began to stifle him.
Asap tebal mulai mencekiknya.
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The heat in the room was enough to stifle anyone.
Panas di ruangan itu cukup untuk mencekik siapa pun.
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2.

menekan, menahan, membatasi

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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The government tried to stifle dissent.
Pemerintah mencoba menekan perbedaan pendapat.
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She managed to stifle a giggle.
Dia berhasil menahan tawa kecil.
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