stifle|stifled|stifles

过高的税收可能会扼杀小企业的成长。

High taxes can ___stifle the growth of small businesses.

浓重的灰尘几乎让他窒息。

The heavy dust almost ___stifled him.

过度控制会扼杀孩子的创造力。

Too much control ___stifles children's creativity.