Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: stifle

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Adding to this is concern that uncertainty over the judicial overhaul will stifle foreign investment and hamper local economic activity.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/haredi-mk-yom-kippur-scuffles-prove-anti-govt-protesters-waging-religious-war/

Apple is one of six companies targeted by European regulators under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which claims Big Tech has several gatekeeping services that stifle competition and should be broken up.

Source: https://gizmodo.com/apple-will-reportedly-appeal-eus-gatekeeping-claims-1851011406

Buhari said he wants to deliver to the nation a free and fair election and that to do that, he must stifle the inflow of money into circulation.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/02/20/foolish-cbn-vote-buying-made-easy/

“But the things that happened to me because of apartheid grew me, it did not stifle me.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/apartheid-to-conservation-paddy-gordon-story/

Chris Marquis says Xi Jinping is creating a culture of fear in China that will stifle innovation.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/may/21/china-expert-chris-marquis-tech-crackdown-xi-maoism

Despite disagreement about how to best protect minors while ensuring people are not subject to provisions that would stifle their online privacy, there is still concern about the breadth of abuse material online.

Source: https://time.com/6273895/congress-re-introduces-bill-to-protect-kids-from-online-sexual-abuse/

During a game, substitutions are supposed to stifle the opponent but they helped Spurs instead.

Source: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-united-erik-ten-hag-26808550

During fiery testimony before the Senate Elections Committee, Ventura blasted the major parties and accused them of trying to stifle other viewpoints.

Source: https://www.minnpost.com/state-government/2023/03/jesse-ventura-libertarians-one-marijuana-party-oppose-move-to-restrict-major-party-status-in-minnesota-elections/

'Everyone should be advised not to stifle sneezes by pinching the nose while keeping the mouth closed as it can result in tracheal perforation.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12860633/Doctors-stifling-sneeze-rip-windpipe-dundee-ct-scan-ninewells.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

‘Exorbitant planning permit rates could stifle real estate growth’

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/farmers-protest-exclusion-from-fgs-5-year-plan-on-irish-potatoes/

“He was like, ‘Don’t let that stifle you because art intrinsically has no rules, and even though there’s been institutions set up to enforce these fake statutes, they’re not legitimate.’

Source: https://dailynorthwestern.com/2023/05/17/lateststories/northwestern-art-review-looks-toward-bigger-more-accessible-future/

Holmes is keeping his legs in play to stifle the offense of Ribeiro, but Ribeiro lands a few hammer fists then stands over Holmes and unloads punches until the ref steps in.

Source: https://411mania.com/mma/411s-ufc-288-report-sterling-splits-cejudo/

However, when the party in power uses suspension to stifle dissent, evade collective responsibility, and silence opposition, it amounts to a political process failure in a parliamentary democracy.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/democracy-fails-temple-behind-suspension-146-mp-9080179/

In written arguments, lawyers for Project Veritas and O'Keefe said the government's investigation ''seems undertaken not to vindicate any real interests of justice, but rather to stifle the press from investigating the President's family.'

Source: https://www.startribune.com/1st-amendment-claim-struck-down-in-project-veritas-case-focused-on-diary-of-bidens-daughter/600330622/

It will also stifle access to money used as ransom by terrorists and kidnappers.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/2022-nigerias-year-in-review-part-ii-by-matthew-ma/

Merck claims that the provision, included in the Inflation Reduction Act, is unconstitutional and threatens to stifle the industry’s future investments in cancer treatments and other drugs.

Source: https://biztoc.com/x/a8d84419d6e34f40?ref=ff

One is that crypto represents “financial innovation” that we stifle at our peril.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2023-02-17/the-government-crackdown-on-crypto-is-well-underway-get-out-while-you-can

P. But the relaxation of state aid could stifle the single market.

Source: https://energycentral.com/c/cp/thierry-breton-eu-will-mobilise-350-billion-its-green-energy-industry

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a test this month when his coalition of nationalist and religious parties seeks approval for a spending package which the government’s own budget unit says will stifle growth.

Source: https://www.algemeiner.com/2023/05/16/israels-netanyahu-faces-budget-test-amid-economic-political-woes/