All 3 Uses of
stifle
in
Harry Potter (#4) and the Goblet of Fire
- Where're Bill and Charlie and Per-Per-Percy?" said George, failing to stifle a huge yawn.†
Chpt 6 *
- Several of the students stifled cries; Ron had thrown himself backward and almost toppled off his seat as the spider skidded toward him.†
Chpt 14
- Lavender giggled harder than ever, with her hand pressed hard against her mouth to stifle the sound.†
Chpt 22
Definition:
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(stifle as in: stifling the urge) to suppress (prevent something or decrease its development) -- often political freedom