English adjective: stifling | |||
1. | stifling characterized by oppressive heat and humidity | ||
Samples | The summer was sultry and oppressive. The stifling atmosphere. The sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm. | ||
Synonyms | sulfurous, sulphurous, sultry | ||
Similar | hot | ||
Antonyms | cold | ||
English noun: stifling | |||
1. | stifling (act) forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority | ||
Samples | The suppression of heresy. The quelling of the rebellion. The stifling of all dissent. | ||
Synonyms | crushing, quelling, suppression | ||
Broader (hypernym) | bar, prevention | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | crackdown | ||