Word of the day
stifle
1. restrain (a reaction) or stop oneself acting on (an emotion)
“she stifled a giggle”
verb
/ˈstaɪf(ə)l/
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Choose the word that best fits in the phrase
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"To avoid conflict, she had to stifle her anger and _____ her true feelings."
Select three words related to stifle
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- contain
- release
- hold back
- quench
- unleash
- express
Choose the phrase that uses stifle correctly
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Find a word related to stifle
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