stifle

noun

1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee

Similar word(s): knee

Definition categories: animal, articulation, joint

verb

1. suppress in order to conceal or hide

Similar word(s): muffle, repress, smother, strangle

Definition categories: contact, inhibit, suppress

2. suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

- Stifle your curiosity

Similar word(s): dampen

Definition categories: change, inhibit, suppress

3. impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of

Similar word(s): asphyxiate, choke, suffocate

Definition categories: contact, block, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude

4. be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen

Similar word(s): asphyxiate, suffocate

Definition categories: change, choke, conk, croak, decease, die, exit, expire, go, pass, perish