Tom stifled a scream.

Why do you stifle me so by complaining?

I stifled a laugh.

Tom stifled a grin.

She tried to stifle a sneeze during the concert but she couldn't hold it back.

Tom stifled a laugh.

Tom stifled a groan.

Arrived at the door of the apartment, Colonel Ashton knocked and called, but received no answer except stifled groans.

Tom stifled a sneeze.

She stifled a laugh.