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stifling
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/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
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/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
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stifling
adjective
more stifling
Comp.
most stifling
Super.
UK
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/
душный
The stifling heat made it hard to breathe.
Душная жара затрудняла дыхание.
удушающий
The stifling atmosphere in the room was unbearable.
Удушающая атмосфера в комнате была невыносимой.
тягостный
The stifling rules of the institution were hard to follow.
Тягостные правила учреждения было трудно соблюдать.
Synonyms
suffocating
oppressive
constricting
smothering
choking
unbearable
Antonyms
refreshing
invigorating
freeing
stifling
noun
stiflings
pl
UK
/ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ/
US
/ˈstaɪ.flɪŋ/
Gerund form functioning as a noun (usually uncountable)
stifle
verb
stifling
Gerund
stifled
Past Simple
stifled
Past Participle
stifling
Gerund
UK
/ˈstaɪfəl/
US
/ˈstaɪfəl/
душить
The oppressive heat seemed to stifle all life in the city.
Удушающая жара, казалось, душила всю жизнь в городе.
подавлять
She tried to stifle her laughter during the serious meeting.
Она пыталась подавлять свой смех во время серьезной встречи.
заглушать
The loud music stifled the sound of the conversation.
Громкая музыка заглушала звук разговора.
Additional translations
задыхаться
задушить
смолчать
Synonyms
suppress
restrain
quell
smother
suffocate
hinder
prevent
curb
Antonyms
encourage
promote
support
stifle
gerund / present participle
stifling
Used to describe oppressive heat or atmosphere that makes breathing difficult.
Synonyms
stifling
suffocating
smothering
oppressive
choking
constrictive
suffocative
inhibiting
repressive
suppressive
stultifying
deadening
airless
stuffy
muggy
Definitions
stifling
adjective
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.
stifling
noun
The act or process of stifling; the suppression or suffocation of something or someone.
The stifling of free speech was condemned by international observers.
stifle
verb
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.
stifle
gerund / present participle
Oppressively hot, stuffy, or causing difficulty in breathing.
We tried to sleep in the stifling room.
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