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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

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This narrowed approach by a company can prevent a conducive environment for innovating and can stifle creativity. en.wikipedia.org

These abstractions of the hardware make it easier to write programs in general, but limit performance and stifle experimentation in new abstractions. en.wikipedia.org

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

Complete transcripts would reinforce the sense of stifling boredom. en.wikipedia.org

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

Meanwhile, basic hygiene and stifling heat were also a significant problem. en.wikipedia.org

But this voice can not be stifled in the present age. en.wikipedia.org

With competition stifled, prices and bandwidths bring huge profits for the service providers, to the disadvantage of users. en.wikipedia.org

With unsuccessful attempts at stifling organized crime, organized crime groups took control of a significant amount of large, vital, and previously state-owned corporations and businesses. en.wikipedia.org

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

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