stifled
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for stifled, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Held back, suppressed, or muffled.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
smothered
suppressed
strangled
Antonyms
Frequently asked questions
What does “stifled” mean?
The word “stifled” means held back, suppressed, or muffled. In plain terms, describes something — a sound, a feeling — that has been held in rather than let out.
How do you use “stifled” in a sentence?
Here is “stifled” used in a sentence: “A stifled sob escaped from the back of the room.”
What part of speech is “stifled”?
“Stifled” is an adjective.
