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stifling

UK
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/

Translations

stiflingadjective
more stifling
Comp.
most stifling
Super.
UK
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
étouffantSe dit d’une chaleur ou d’une atmosphère qui gêne la respiration.
The stifling heat of the summer made it hard to stay outside for long.
La chaleur étouffante de l’été rendait difficile de rester dehors longtemps.
oppressantSe dit d’un cadre, de règles ou d’un climat qui brident la liberté ou la créativité.
The stifling rules of the organization left little room for innovation.
Les règles oppressantes de l’organisation laissaient peu de place à l’innovation.
Additional translations
suffocantVariante possible dans le sens physique de « qui étouffe ».
Synonyms
suffocating
oppressive
constricting
smothering
choking
unbearable
Antonyms
refreshing
invigorating
freeing
stiflingnoun
stiflings
pl
UK
/ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as a noun (usually uncountable)
étouffementDésigne l’action ou le processus d’étouffer, au sens propre ou figuré.
The stifling of free speech was condemned by international observers.
L’étouffement de la liberté d’expression a été condamné par des observateurs internationaux.
Additional translations
suppressionEmploi possible au sens figuré, selon le contexte.
stifleverb

stifling

Gerund

stifled
Past Simple
stifled
Past Participle
stifling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstaɪfəl/
US
/ˈstaɪfəl/
The thick smoke from the fire began to stifle the people trapped inside the building.
La fumée épaisse de l'incendie a commencé à étouffer les personnes piégées à l'intérieur du bâtiment.
She tried to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.
Elle a essayé de réprimer son rire pendant la réunion sérieuse.
Additional translations
freinerSens figuré; pour un progrès, une activité ou l'innovation.
Synonyms
suppress
restrain
quell
smother
suffocate
hinder
prevent
curb
Antonyms
encourage
promote
support
stiflegerund / present participle

stifling

Used to describe oppressive heat or atmosphere that makes breathing difficult.
étouffantPour un lieu, une chaleur ou une atmosphère oppressante.
We tried to sleep in the stifling room.
Nous avons essayé de dormir dans la pièce étouffante.
Additional translations
suffocantPlus littéraire ou pour insister sur la difficulté à respirer.
Synonyms
stifling
suffocating
smothering
oppressive
choking
constrictive
suffocative
inhibiting
repressive
suppressive
stultifying
deadening
airless
stuffy
muggy

Definitions

stiflingadjective
Causing difficulty in breathing; suffocating.
The stifling heat of the summer made it hard to stay outside for long.
Restricting or suppressing freedom or creativity.
The stifling rules of the organization left little room for innovation.
stiflingnoun
The act or process of stifling; the suppression or suffocation of something or someone.
The stifling of free speech was condemned by international observers.
stifleverb
To suffocate or smother, preventing breathing.
The thick smoke from the fire began to stifle the people trapped inside the building.
To suppress or restrain an action, emotion, or process.
She tried to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.
To prevent or hinder the development or progress of something.
The new regulations could stifle innovation in the tech industry.
stiflegerund / present participle
Oppressively hot, stuffy, or causing difficulty in breathing.
We tried to sleep in the stifling room.
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