stifle

In transitive terms the difference between deter and stifle

is that deter is to persuade someone not to do something; to discourage while stifle is to treat a silkworm cocoon with steam as part of the process of silk production.

As a noun stifle is

a hind knee of various mammals, especially horses.

As nouns the difference between curb and stifle

is that curb is (north america) a row of concrete along the edge of a road; a kerb (uk ) while stifle is boots.

As a verb curb

is to check, restrain or control.

As a noun stifle

is boots.

As an adjective suffocative is

tending or able to choke or stifle.

As a noun stifle

is boots.

As a verb querk is

to throttle; choke; stifle; suffocate.

As a noun stifle

is boots.

As a verb hyperregulate is

regulate to an excessive degree; stifle with a plethora of rules.