Both Uses of
stifle
in
Harry Potter (#2) and the Chamber of Secrets
- To his surprise, Ron stifled a snigger.
Chpt 9 *stifled = suppressed (prevented from continuing to develop)
- There was barely a face to be seen in the school that didn't look worried and tense, and any laughter that rang through the corridors sounded shrill and unnatural and was quickly stifled.
Chpt 15stifled = suppressed (stopped)
Definition:
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(stifle as in: stifling the urge) to suppress (prevent something or decrease its development) -- often political freedom