English » Slovenian

Translations for „stifle“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary (Go to Slovenian » English)

I . sti·fle [ˈstaɪfl̩] VB intr

stifle

dušiti se [perf zadušiti se]

II . sti·fle [ˈstaɪfl̩] VB trans

1. stifle (smother):

to stifle sb

to stifle a fire/flames

zadušiti požar/ogenj

2. stifle fig (suppress):

to stifle sth

to stifle competition

zatreti konkurenco

to stifle the urge to laugh

potlačiti smeh

Usage examples with stifle

to stifle competition

zatreti konkurenco

to stifle a fire/flames

zadušiti požar/ogenj

to stifle the urge to laugh

potlačiti smeh

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Courtrooms were stifling and smoky, hours were long, travel and lodging were difficult. en.wikipedia.org

Conversely, stronger construction, such as thicker tops and heavier bracing, stifles the sound. en.wikipedia.org

Citing her own mixed race background she accused current policies of stifling ethnic minorities and the natural desire of children to integrate. en.wikipedia.org

He harasses people and tears their hair or stifles them. en.wikipedia.org

These appearances largely stifled the criticisms at the time. en.wikipedia.org

Bugs is wise to his game but plays along, just to stifle his boredom. en.wikipedia.org

While the devaluation of the peso brought record numbers of tourists to the area, it also stifled investment and thus construction. en.wikipedia.org

I was ridding myself of a lot of things that stifled me. en.wikipedia.org

If managers are passive-aggressive in their behavior, it can end up stifling team creativity. en.wikipedia.org

Team members collaborate to avoid unnecessary draws, stifle opponents and assist each other. en.wikipedia.org

Would you like to add some words, phrases or translations?

Submit a new entry.

Browse the dictionary

English

Look up "stifle" in other languages

Choose your language Deutsch | Ελληνικά | English | Español | Français | Italiano | Polski | Русский | Slovenščina