stifle

• Das Kniegelenk bei vierfüßigen Tieren, insbesondere das der Hintergliedmaße bei Pferden und Hunden, das dem menschlichen Knie entspricht.

A noun referring to the joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped, corresponding to the human knee.

1. Joint in quadrupedsC1formal

   The joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped, corresponding to the human knee.

   Kniegelenk bei Vierbeinern

   • The horse injured its stifle during the race.
   • Veterinarians examined the dog's stifle for signs of arthritis.
   • A strong stifle is essential for a working dog's agility.

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas wie ein Gefühl, einen Laut oder eine Handlung zu unterdrücken, zurückzuhalten oder zu ersticken; auch im Sinne von jemanden am freien Handeln hindern oder etwas gewaltsam beenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of suppressing, restraining, or holding back something, such as a feeling, sound, or action.

1. Conceal or hideB2formal

   To keep something secret or prevent it from being known.

   Unterdrücken

   • She tried to stifle her true feelings about the decision.
   • The government attempted to stifle the scandal.
   • He could not stifle his laughter during the serious meeting.

   Synonymecover uphush upmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchsuppress

   Antonymedisclosedivulgeexposereveal

2. Smother or suppressB2formal

   To prevent something from developing, continuing, or being expressed.

   Unterdrücken oder Ersticken

   • The new regulations could stifle innovation in the industry.
   • She stifled a yawn during the long lecture.
   • He tried to stifle his anger and remain calm.

   Synonymecheckchokecurbdampendeadenextinguishinhibitmufflequashquellrepressrestrainsilencesmotherstranglesuppress

   Antonymeencouragefacilitatefosterpromotesupport

3. Impair respirationB2formal

   To make it difficult for someone to breathe; to obstruct the airway.

   Atmung behindern

   • The thick smoke stifled the firefighters.
   • The tight collar was stifling him.
   • The heat and humidity stifled the runners.

   Synonymeasphyxiatechokesmotherstranglesuffocate

4. Die from lack of oxygenC1formal

   To be asphyxiated or suffocate due to lack of air.

   Ersticken

   • The miners stifled in the collapsed tunnel.
   • Without proper ventilation, one can stifle in a sealed room.
   • The animal stifled under the heavy debris.

   Synonymeasphyxiatechokesuffocate