stifle

• Substantivo que designa a articulação entre o fêmur e a tíbia nos quadrúpedes, equivalente ao joelho humano; em equinos, pode referir-se também à articulação do jarrete.

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.

   Articulação do joelho em quadrúpedes

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de reprimir, conter ou abafar algo, como um sentimento, um som ou uma ação.

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.

   Ocultar

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscover uphush upmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchsuppress

   Antônimosdisclosedivulgeexposereveal

2. Smother or suppressB2formal

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

   Suprimir ou conter

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscheckchokecurbdampendeadenextinguishinhibitmufflequashquellrepressrestrainsilencesmotherstranglesuppress

   Antônimosencouragefacilitatefosterpromotesupport

3. Impair respirationB2formal

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

   Dificultar a respiração

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

   Sinônimosasphyxiatechokesmotherstranglesuffocate

4. Die from lack of oxygenC1formal

   To be asphyxiated or suffocate due to lack of air.

   Morrer por falta de ar

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

   Sinônimosasphyxiatechokesuffocate