What is another word for stifle?
Pronunciation: [stˈa͡ɪfə͡l] (IPA) 
Stifle is a verb that is commonly used to describe the act of suppressing or limiting something, often leading to a reduction in its intensity or vigor. There are many synonyms for this word such as repress, suppress, quell, inhibit, restrain, smother, muzzle, choke, and relegate. Repress typically refers to the act of controlling or holding back emotions or memories. Suppress is often used to describe the act of preventing the spread or occurrence of something. Quell is synonymous with suppressing or extinguishing something forcefully. Inhibit is often used to describe the act of holding back something from reaching its full potential. Other synonyms such as muzzle and smother tend to describe more physical actions of stifling, such as preventing speech or limiting airflow.
