Meaning of stifling in English
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Classifying Adjective
stiflingDefinitions
1. characterized by oppressive heat and humidityExamples
- « the summer was sultry and oppressive »
- « the stifling atmosphere »
- « the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm »
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Noun
stiflingDefinitions
1. forceful preventionExamples
- « putting down by power or authority »
- « the suppression of heresy »
- « the quelling of the rebellion »
- « the stifling of all dissent »
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Famous quotes
- « I found marriage somewhat stifling. I don't know that I am the kind of man who ought to be married. » Burt Lancaster
- « Romance is mush, stifling those who strive. » Billy Strayhorn