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stifling

'staɪflɪŋ

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noun
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
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"the stifling of all dissent"

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crushing quelling suppression

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bar prevention
adjective
characterized by oppressive heat and humidity
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"the stifling atmosphere"

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sulfurous sulphurous sultry hot

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