stifler
1 synonym for stifler, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Someone or something that suppresses or holds something back.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
smotherer
Etymology
Formed from stifle and -er.
Full origin of stifler →Frequently asked questions
What does “stifler” mean?
The word “stifler” means someone or something that suppresses or holds something back. In plain terms, a person or thing that stifles — that shuts down or holds back something else.
How do you use “stifler” in a sentence?
Here is “stifler” used in a sentence: “Bureaucracy is often a stifler of innovation.”
What part of speech is “stifler”?
“Stifler” is a noun.
