Stifle and Smothered

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Stifle verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

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Smothered is a synonym for stifle. In some cases you can replace term "Smothered" with "Stifle", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: stifled, stifling

Smothered adjective - Held in check with difficulty.

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Stifle is a synonym for smothered. Sometimes you can use "Stifle" instead a verb "Smothered".

Nearby Words: smother, smothering, smothery

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