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Definition of Stifling
1. Adjective. Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity. "The sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"
2. Noun. Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority. "The stifling of all dissent"
Exact synonyms: Crushing, Quelling, Suppression
Generic synonyms: Bar, Prevention
Specialized synonyms: Crackdown
Derivative terms: Crush, Quell, Stifle, Suppress, Suppress
Generic synonyms: Bar, Prevention
Specialized synonyms: Crackdown
Derivative terms: Crush, Quell, Stifle, Suppress, Suppress
Definition of Stifling
1. Adjective. Describing something that stifles. ¹
2. Verb. (present participle of ''stifle'') ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Stifling
1. stifle [v] - See also: stifle