stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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1.

menyesakkan, membuat sesak nafas

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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The thick smoke began to stifle him.
Asap tebal mula menyesakkan nafasnya.
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The heat in the room was enough to stifle anyone.
Haba di dalam bilik cukup untuk menyesakkan sesiapa sahaja.
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suffocatechokesmotherasphyxiategag
2.

menyekat, menahan, menghalang

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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The government tried to stifle dissent.
Kerajaan cuba menyekat perbezaan pendapat.
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She managed to stifle a giggle.
Dia berjaya menahan ketawa kecil.
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