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Strifle

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Sense 1:

(noun) - A pastry delicacy filled with cream or fruit.

Example sentence: I couldn't resist taking a bite of the delicious strifle.

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Sense 2:

(verb) - To suppress or prevent something from progressing or developing.

Example sentence: She tried to strifle her laughter during the serious presentation.

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Sense 3:

(verb) - To suffocate or choke someone by compressing their throat.

Example sentence: The villain attempted to strifle the hero to make him unconscious.

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Sense 4:

(verb) - To hinder the progress or success of something.

Example sentence: His unsupportive attitude strifled the team's development.

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