STIFLE

Definition of STIFLE

  1. (noun)joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
  2. (verb)suppress in order to conceal or hide
  3. (verb)suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity
  4. (verb)impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
  5. (verb)be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen