stifling
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority.
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈstaɪflɪŋ
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Definition
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noun
The act by which something is stifled.
adjective
That stifles.
Word at a Glance
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- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Suppress in order to conceal or hide.
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