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stifling
UK
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
more stifling
Comp.
most stifling
Super.
UK
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
Translations
The stifling heat made it hard to breathe.
Душная жара затрудняла дыхание.
The stifling atmosphere in the room was unbearable.
Удушающая атмосфера в комнате была невыносимой.
The stifling rules of the institution were hard to follow.
Тягостные правила учреждения было трудно соблюдать.
Definitions
The stifling heat of the summer made it hard to stay outside for long.
The stifling rules of the organization left little room for innovation.
stiflings
pl
UK
/ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as a noun (usually uncountable)
Definitions
The stifling of free speech was condemned by international observers.
stifling
Gerund
stifled
Past Simple
stifled
Past Participle
stifling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstaɪfəl/
US
/ˈstaɪfəl/
Translations
The oppressive heat seemed to stifle all life in the city.
Удушающая жара, казалось, душила всю жизнь в городе.
She tried to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.
Она пыталась подавлять свой смех во время серьезной встречи.
The loud music stifled the sound of the conversation.
Громкая музыка заглушала звук разговора.
Additional translations
Definitions
The thick smoke from the fire began to stifle the people trapped inside the building.
She tried to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.
The new regulations could stifle innovation in the tech industry.
stifling
Used to describe oppressive heat or atmosphere that makes breathing difficult.
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We tried to sleep in the stifling room.
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There was a feeling of stifled anger in the room.
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The veterinarian examined the horse's stifle to check for any signs of injury.
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The veterinarian diagnosed stifle lameness in the mare's left hind leg.