Definition: joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
Main entry: stifle, suffocate, asphyxiate
Definition: be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen
Usage: The child suffocated under the pillow
Definition: smother or suppress
Usage: Stifle your curiosity
Main entry: choke, stifle, suffocate, asphyxiate
Definition: impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
Usage: The foul air was slowly suffocating the children
Main entry: repress, smother, stifle, strangle, muffle
Definition: conceal or hide
Usage: smother a yawn; muffle one's anger; strangle a yawn