Definition of Stifle

  • 1. Joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee Noun
  • 2. Suppress in order to conceal or hide Verb
  • 3. Suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity Verb
  • 4. Impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of Verb
  • 5. Be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen Verb

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