stifle

US /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
UK /ˈstaɪ.fəl/
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1.

sufocar, abafar

make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate

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The thick smoke began to stifle him.
A fumaça espessa começou a sufocá-lo.
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The heat in the room was enough to stifle anyone.
O calor no quarto era suficiente para sufocar qualquer um.
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2.

sufocar, reprimir, conter

prevent or constrain (an activity or idea)

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The government tried to stifle dissent.
O governo tentou sufocar a dissidência.
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She managed to stifle a giggle.
Ela conseguiu reprimir uma risadinha.
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