zhì​xī HSK7

stifle

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stifle verb
to suppress or inhibit something's development, or to create a heavily oppressive atmosphere

This overly strict disciplinary style makes the child feel suffocated.

suffocate verb
to stop breathing or be unable to breathe due to a lack of oxygen, leading to asphyxiation

The thick smoke from the fire caused him to suffocate.

Frequency

Movie subtitles
12.6 per million appears in 5% of films
Written text
8.15 per million

Details

HSK 3.0
Level 7

Sources

Definitions
CC-CEDICT