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Vocabulary Entry
stifling
|verb • adjective
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V
verb
To make (someone) unable to breathe comfortably or to suppress something.
Example Sentences
"The heat of the summer was stifling, making it hard to focus."
"She felt stifled by the restrictive rules of her job."
"The oppressive atmosphere seemed to stifle creativity in the room."
A
adjective
Oppressively hot or causing discomfort due to lack of air.
Example Sentences
"The stifling humidity made it difficult to enjoy the outdoor event."
"His stifling demeanor made it hard for others to approach him."
"After hours of stifling closeness in the crowded room, they finally stepped outside for fresh air."