Stifle in spanish
Sofocar
pronunciation: soʊfoʊkɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
pronunciation: soʊfoʊkɑɹ̩ part of speech: verb
In gestures
stifle = reducir, reprimir, cohibir, suprimir, asfixiar, sofocar, ahogar.
Example: Excessive emphasis on the need to exact payment will stifle the flow of information.more:
» stifle + Posesivo + conscience = acallar la conciencia.
Example: Some librarians find it more comfortable to stifle their professional consciences and take the question at its face value, disregarding any suspicion they may feel that it is not what the enquirer really needs.» stifle + the debate = acallar el debate.
Example: The Chinese government is intent on stifling debate in the country's blogosphere by restricting the activities of bloggers and preventing discussion of sensitive topics.