stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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1.

mencekik, menyesakkan

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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

menekan, menahan, membatasi

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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