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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"

Similar:

crushing quelling suppression

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

Similar:

sulfurous sulphurous sultry hot

Examples of stifling

"the stifling of all dissent"
"the stifling atmosphere"