stifling in a sentence
a., v.
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Definition
Stifling refers to something that is oppressively hot or suffocating, causing discomfort or an overwhelming feeling, such as heat or anxiety.
Crossword clues for stifling
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "stifling".
- Oppressively hot and uncomfortable.
- Causing breathlessness in a warm room.
- Feeling overwhelmed by heat or pressure.
- Suffocating atmosphere in a crowded space.
- Making it hard to breathe or think.
Stifling sentence examples
- The stifling heat of the summer afternoon made it hard to concentrate on anything but finding shade.
- She felt a stifling sense of anxiety as she prepared to speak in front of the large audience.
- The rules imposed by the organization were stifling creativity and discouraging innovative ideas.
- He opened the window in an attempt to alleviate the stifling air that filled the cramped room.
- The stifling silence that followed her announcement was more telling than any words could have been.