as in to stifle
to refrain from openly showing or uttering
choked back a sarcastic reply to an insulting question
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In the 81st minute, Chelsea picked their way through Brighton’s stifling high press.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
9 Feb. 2025 -
Critics argue this is used to stifle criticism of Israeli policies.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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We’ve been conditioned to lead like men, to suppress our intuition, our empathy, and our softness.—
Dr. Brittany Chambers,
Forbes,
7 Feb. 2025
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Officials also say that Fashion Nova has agreed to a settlement order that would prohibit it from suppressing customer reviews.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
6 Feb. 2025
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In 1938, Hitler, having swallowed Austria, now demanded land from Czechoslovakia, the only democracy in Central Europe or Eastern Europe.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2025
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In 1997, Smith was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a malady that makes basic movements — walking, talking, swallowing, smiling — difficult to impossible.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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In a new video for Allure, Palmer didn't hold back.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
7 Feb. 2025
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Explore Bush Gavin Rossdale See latest videos, charts and news Speaking on Canada’s Q with Tom Power, the rocker didn’t hold back on his concerns about the modern music business.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
5 Feb. 2025
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