Synonyms for

Stifling

Verb / ˈstaɪflɪŋ / / ˈstaɪfʌlɪŋ / Another word for stifling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing difficulty in breathing, oppressive, suffocating

Synonyms & similar words

quelling sultry choke muffle sulphurous smother suppression asphyxiate strangle stifle crushing suffocate stimulate dampen sulfurous repress suffocating oppressive airless stuffy unventilated unbearable uncomfortable humid muggy sultry sweltering hot close thick heavy stale stagnant stiflingly suffocatingly oppressively

Example sentences

  1. The stifling atmosphere in the crowded room made him feel sick.
  2. The heat was so stifling in the car that they had to roll down the windows.
  3. The oppressive air made it hard to breathe.
  4. The stuffy room was making her feel claustrophobic.
  5. The unventilated space was causing everyone to sweat profusely.

Quotes

  • The stifling atmosphere of the court, oppressive to the spirits of all but the most callous, found its victims all around.
  • The stifling routine of existence suffocates you like a pillow pushed against your face.
  • The stifling of free speech is a double wrong. It deprives the person who might have received the message you wanted to send, and it deprives you who are trying to say something important.

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