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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

stifles

/ˈstɪflz/ verb · British & US
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What does stifles mean?

verb

to check or suppress the growth or development of something, or to make something less free or less able to move or act.

Example

"The new regulations will stifles the growth of small businesses."

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