stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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1.

soffocare, strangolare

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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The thick smoke began to stifle him.
Il fumo denso cominciò a soffocarlo.
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The heat in the room was enough to stifle anyone.
Il calore nella stanza era sufficiente a soffocare chiunque.
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2.

soffocare, reprimere, frenare

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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The government tried to stifle dissent.
Il governo ha cercato di soffocare il dissenso.
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She managed to stifle a giggle.
Riuscì a soffocare una risatina.
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