stifled

Describes a sound or emotion that is suppressed, held back, or not allowed to be fully expressed.

ruОписывает звук или эмоцию, которые подавлены, сдерживаются или не могут быть полностью выражены.esDescribe un sonido o una emoción que está reprimido, contenido o no puede expresarse plenamente.frQualifie un son, une émotion ou une expression qui est réprimé, retenu ou qui ne peut pas s'exprimer pleinement, souvent parce qu'il est étouffé ou contenu.deBeschreibt einen Laut oder eine Emotion, die unterdrückt, zurückgehalten oder erstickt wird und nicht vollständig ausgedrückt werden kann.ptDescreve um som ou emoção que está abafado, reprimido ou que não consegue se expressar plenamente.zh形容声音或情感受到压抑、被抑制而无法充分表达出来。arيصف صوتًا أو شعورًا مكبوتًا أو مقيّدًا أو لا يستطيع التعبير عن نفسه بحرية. ويشير أيضًا إلى اللهاث أو التنفس بصعوبة.

1. Suppressed or held back B2 formal

   Prevented from being expressed or released; held back.

   • She let out a stifled cry of frustration.
   • His stifled anger was evident in his clenched fists.
   • The stifled laughter in the room was barely audible.

   ruПодавленныйesreprimido o contenidofrRéprimé, retenudeUnterdrücktptSufocadozh被压抑的arمكتوم

   同义词: checkedchokedinhibitedmuffledquelledrepressedrestrainedsmotheredsubduedsuppressed

   反义词: expressivefreeopenuninhibitedunrestrained

2. Lacking fresh air B2 formal

   Feeling suffocated or restricted due to lack of ventilation or freedom.

   • The room felt stifled and hot after the windows were closed.
   • He felt stifled by the strict rules of the office.
   • The stifled atmosphere made it hard to breathe.

   ruДушныйessofocadofrétouffé (manque d'air)deStickigptSufocantezh窒闷arخانق

   同义词: airlessbreathlesschokedoppressedsmotheredstuffy

   反义词: airyfreshventilated

• more stifled comparative form
• most stifled superlative form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подавлению, сдерживанию или удержанию чего-либо, такого как чувство, звук или действие.esVerbo que significa reprimir, contener o suprimir algo como un sentimiento, un sonido o una acción, o impedir que se desarrolle o exprese.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réprimer, contenir ou retenir quelque chose, comme un sentiment, un son ou une action ; également, étouffer ou empêcher de se manifester.deDeutsches 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.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de reprimir, conter ou abafar algo, como um sentimento, um som ou uma ação.zh动词，表示压制、抑制或遏制某种事物，如情感、声音或行为。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على كبت أو حبس شيء ما كشعور أو صوت أو فعل، أو خنقه وإسكاته.

1. Conceal or hide B2 formal

   To keep something secret or prevent it from being known.

   • 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.

   ruСкрыватьesOcultar o disimularfrDissimuler, cacherdeUnterdrückenptOcultarzh隐瞒arكتم

   同义词: cover uphush upmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchsuppress

   反义词: disclosedivulgeexposereveal

2. Smother or suppress B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПодавлять или сдерживатьessofocar, reprimirfrRéprimer, étoufferdeUnterdrücken oder ErstickenptSuprimir ou conterzh压制或抑制arكبت أو قمع

   同义词: checkchokecurbdampendeadenextinguishinhibitmufflequashquellrepressrestrainsilencesmotherstranglesuppress

   反义词: encouragefacilitatefosterpromotesupport

3. Impair respiration B2 formal

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

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

   ruЗатруднять дыханиеesDificultar la respiraciónfrÉtouffer (entraver la respiration)deAtmung behindernptDificultar a respiraçãozh使窒息arإعاقة التنفس

   同义词: asphyxiatechokesmotherstranglesuffocate

4. Die from lack of oxygen C1 formal

   To be asphyxiated or suffocate due to lack of air.

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

   ruЗадохнутьсяesAsfixiarsefrÉtouffer, suffoquer (par manque d'air)deErstickenptMorrer por falta de arzh窒息而死arالاختناق

   同义词: asphyxiatechokesuffocate

• stifled past participle
• stifled past simple
• stifling present participle
• stifles third person singular