Both Uses of
stifle
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- Hermione stifled a little moan behind her hand.†
Chpt 5
- HE'S ALIVE!" were stifled at once.†
Chpt 36 *
Definition:
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(stifle as in: stifling the urge) to suppress (prevent something or decrease its development) -- often political freedom