STIFLES Meaning and
Definition
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Stifles, as a verb, refers to the act of restraining or suppressing something, typically emotions, actions, or ideas. It is the act of hindering or preventing the free expression or development of a particular thing.
In terms of emotions or feelings, stifling implies holding back or repressing them. It suggests a conscious effort to suppress one's emotions, often due to societal expectations, fear of judgment, or a desire to appear composed. For example, one might stifle their tears at a funeral to maintain a composed demeanor.
Stifles can also refer to inhibiting or restricting actions. It indicates a deliberate effort to restrain or control one's behavior or others' actions. For instance, an authoritarian regime may stifle free speech by suppressing dissenting voices or implementing strict censorship.
When referring to ideas or creativity, stifles implies the curbing or hindering of innovation or originality. This could happen in an environment where there is a lack of support, encouragement, or resources for new ideas, or where conformity is prioritized over individualism. In such cases, innovative thinking and creativity may become stifled.
Overall, stifles refers to the deliberate suppression, inhibition, or restraint of emotions, actions, or ideas. It signifies the act of hindering the natural and free expression or development of a particular aspect of human experience.
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Etymology of STIFLES
The word "stifles" is derived from the Middle English word "styflen", which can be traced back to the Old English word "stiflian". In turn, "stiflian" is related to the Old Norse word "stifla" and the Low German word "stifelen". All these roots share a similar meaning of "to stop or suppress". The word "stifle" originally referred to suppressing or suffocating someone or something, both in a physical or metaphorical sense. Over time, it came to be specifically associated with the action of suppressing or holding back one's emotions or desires.
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