stifle
verb (used with object)
to quell, crush, or end by force: to stifle free expression.
will stifle
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future tenseof stifle.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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I often hear gripes by defenders of tech companies that regulation will stifle innovation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
The report comes as the government tries to move ahead with its Employment Rights Bill – which some businesses say will stifle growth.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
The industry has resisted additional scrutiny for decades, saying it will stifle innovation and drive up costs.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 29, 2024
But an industry group says the new rule will stifle innovation.
From Science Magazine ● Jun. 2, 2023
The rain is good too: it will stifle the fires.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
