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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of stifle form-of, plural

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of stifle form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

All synonyms

chokeasphyxiatedampenstranglesuffocatemuffle

Example

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"A company that stifles innovation can't hope to grow very much."

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