stifler
Meanings
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Noun
A person who prevents or suppresses an action, feeling, or expression.
- "He was the stifler of all fun at the party."
- "Despite her fears, she refused to be a stifler of her brother's dreams."
Variants
List of all variants of stifler that leads to same resultstifle , stifled , stifler , stiflers , stifles , stifling , stiflingly
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The origin of the word 'stifler' is from the Old English word 'stifian' which means to choke or suppress.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The term 'stifler' has also been used in popular culture, most notably in the 'American Pie' movie series.
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In the medical field, 'stifler' is a term used to describe a type of splint used to immobilize a joint.
How to Memorize "stifler"
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visualize
- Imagine a hand covering a mouth to suppress a laugh or a feeling.
- Visualize a person putting a cork in a bottle to stop the flow of liquid. -
associate
- Associate the word 'stifler' with the idea of someone holding back or preventing.
- Think of a person who always tries to suppress emotions or actions. -
mnemonics
- Remember the word 'stifler' as someone who 'stops the flow' of emotions or actions.
- Create a mental image of a 'stifling' hand to remember the meaning.
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