Definition of Stifling

1. Adjective. Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity. "The sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm"

Exact synonyms: Sulfurous, Sulphurous, Sultry
Similar to: Hot
Derivative terms: Sultriness

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

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stifling

stiffnesses
stiffs
stiffship
stiffships
stifftail
stifftails
stiffware
stifle
stifled
stifler
stiflers
stifles
stiflest
stifleth
stifling (current term)
stiflingly
stiflings
stig
stigma
stigmal
stigmaless
stigmaria
stigmarias
stigmas
stigmastane
stigmastanes
stigmasterol
stigmasterols
stigmata

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