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Meaning of stifling
The primary meaning of the word "stifling" is to suppress or restrain something, especially a feeling or activity.
Etymology of stifling
The word "stifling" originated from the Old English word "stiflian", which means to strangle or suffocate, and is related to the word "stiff", meaning rigid or unyielding
Historically, the word has been used to describe both physical and emotional forms of suffocation or restraint
Synonyms
suffocating
smothering
choking
strangling
stifling
suppressing
repressing
restraining
confining
restricting
limiting
constraining
constricting
throttling
gagging
muzzling
silencing
quieting
stilling
hushing
dampening
deadening
numbing
dulling
weakening
enfeebling
debilitating
crippling
crushing
overwhelming
overpowering
dominating
subduing
quelling
quashing
snuffing
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of claustrophobia or suffocation, often due to heat or lack of fresh air
- * Suppressing or restraining a feeling, activity, or person, often in a way that is considered unfair or excessive
Usage Examples
- The stifling heat in the city made it difficult to breathe
- * The government's stifling policies suppressed any form of dissent or opposition
- * The stifling atmosphere in the meeting made it hard for anyone to speak up
Antonyms
liberating
freeing
releasing
unleashing
unshackling
unchaining
loosening
relaxing
calming
soothing
invigorating
revitalizing
energizing
stimulating
encouraging
motivating
empowering
uplifting
refreshing
rejuvenating
renewing
restoring