Associations to the word «Stifling»

Wiktionary

STIFLING, adjective. That stifles.
STIFLING, verb. Present participle of stifle
STIFLING, noun. The act by which something is stifled.

Dictionary definition

STIFLING, noun. Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent".
STIFLING, adjective. Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity; "the summer was sultry and oppressive"; "the stifling atmosphere"; "the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm".

Wise words

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Buddha