The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ASPHYXIATE
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The straight part
We know that "Stifle" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case stifle = asphyxiate.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does ASPHYXIATE mean?
ASPHYXIATE verb- To smother or suffocate someone.
- To be smothered or suffocated.