Word/Phrase: stifle
Translation: sofocar
Pronunciation: sɔ.foˈkaɾ
I tried to stifle my laughter - Intenté sofocar mi risa
He couldn't stifle his anger - No pudo sofocar su ira
They stifled the fire before it spread - Sofocaron el fuego antes de que se propagara
She stifled a yawn - Sofocó un bostezo
Don't stifle your creativity - No sofocues tu creatividad