From the words lettered A to D below each of the following sentences, choose the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.
The woman stifled a cry of astonishment as she discovered the identity of the robber.
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suppressed
- shouted
- forced
- hid
The correct answer is: A
Explanation
In this context, "stifled" means to hold back or suppress an expression, in this case, a cry of astonishment. The woman is controlling or restraining herself from crying out loud due to astonishment upon discovering the identity of the robber.