Synonyms of stifled

Antonyms of stifled

Collocations of stifled

creativity
Frequency: 70 %

Her stifled creativity yearned for expression.

laughter
Frequency: 60 %

The stifled laughter bubbled up inside him, desperate for release.

growth
Frequency: 50 %

The stifled growth of the plant indicated a lack of sunlight.

emotion
Frequency: 45 %

His stifled emotions were evident in his clenched fists.

yawn
Frequency: 30 %

She stifled a yawn during the boring presentation.

Idiomatic Expressions for stifled

  • Phrase: stifle creativity
    Meaning: to suppress or inhibit creative expression
    Usage: The strict rules stifled creativity in the art class.