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Stilled vs Stifled - What's the difference?

stilled | stifled |

As adjectives the difference between stilled and stifled

is that stilled is brought to a standstill while stifled is that has been interrupted, suppressed etc.

As verbs the difference between stilled and stifled

is that stilled is (still) while stifled is (stifle).

stilled

English

Adjective

(head)
  • brought to a standstill
  • quieted

    • Verb

    (head)
  • (still)

    • stifled

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That has been interrupted, suppressed etc
    • The stifled attempt at reform led to further resentment.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (stifle)