Stifles example sentences

Related (7): Suppresses, restrains, quells, muffles, hinders, inhibits, obstructs.

sti·fle

verb

stifles (third person present)

- make (someone) unable to breathe properly; suffocate:

- restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion):

- prevent or constrain (an activity or idea):

sti·fle

noun

stifles (plural noun)

- a joint in the legs of horses, dogs, and other animals, equivalent to the knee in humans.

Synonyms

suffocate, choke, asphyxiate, smother, suppress, smother, restrain, withhold, check, swallow, muffle, quench, curb, silence, contain, constrain, hinder, hamper, impede, curb, check, restrain, prevent, inhibit, stop, quash, squash, destroy, crush, extinguish, deaden, subdue, suppress, repress, silence, muffle, mute, gag, encourage

"Stifles" Example Sentences

1. The tight corset stifles my breathing.
2. The oppressive heat stifles my productivity.
3. She stifles a yawn during the boring lecture.
4. The government's censorship stifles free speech.
5. The coach's strict rules stifles the team's creativity.
6. The thick fog stifles visibility on the road.
7. Anxiety stifles her ability to socialize.
8. The company's bureaucracy stifles innovation.
9. The heavy workload stifles work-life balance.
10. The fear of failure stifles his ambition.
11. The medical condition stifles his mobility.
12. The lack of resources stifles the school's education quality.
13. The noise of the city stifles the peace and quiet.
14. The restrictions on travel stifles tourism.
15. The dictatorship stifles dissenting voices.
16. The fear of punishment stifles creativity.
17. The conservative culture stifles individuality.
18. The outdated technology stifles efficiency.
19. The strict dress code stifles self-expression.
20. The lack of funding stifles research progress.
21. The strict religious beliefs stifles critical thinking.
22. The thief stifles the victim's screams.
23. The intense pain stifles his ability to concentrate.
24. The fear of judgment stifles spoken words.
25. The heavy workload stifles motivation to exercise.
26. The strict censorship stifles artistic expression.
27. The economic policies stifles job growth.
28. The noise pollution stifles the natural sounds of the outdoors.
29. The fear of rejection stifles the desire to try new things.
30. The oppressive regime stifles political activism.

Common Phases

1. Fear stifles creativity;
2. Oppression stifles democracy;
3. Exhaustion stifles motivation;
4. Ignorance stifles progress;
5. Insecurity stifles self-expression;
6. Boredom stifles enthusiasm;
7. Censorship stifles free speech;
8. Discrimination stifles diversity;
9. Noise pollution stifles concentration;
10. Pressure stifles innovation.