stifling
adjective as in strong fondness
Word Combinations
Example:The room was filled with a stifling heat, making it hard to breathe.
Definition:extremely hot and humid weather
Example:The stifling silence in the room was broken only by the sound of a clock ticking.
Definition:a very oppressive or uncomfortable silence
Example:The stifling enclosure made John long for fresh air and sunlight.
Definition:a confined and poorly ventilated area
Example:She found the job's stifling regulations stifling her creativity and initiative.
Definition:rules or restrictions that are oppressive or overbearing
Example:The stifling bureaucracy made it difficult to get any work done in the office.
Definition:a bureaucratic system that is overly restrictive and cumbersome
Example:Opening the window was the only way to relieve the stifling air in her stuffy office.
Definition:air that is stuck or stagnant, often humid and unpleasant
Example:The director's negative attitude created a stifling atmosphere among the employees.
Definition:an oppressive or uncomfortable environment
Example:The stifling debate was clearly preventing any meaningful progress on the issue.
Definition:a debate in which there is a lack of freedom of speech and expression
Example:The new restrictions on travel were a major concern for many people, seeing them as stifling and unreasonable.
Definition:restraints or limitations that are oppressive
Example:The company's strict stifling regulations made it difficult to operate efficiently.
Definition:rules or laws that are overly strict or restrictive
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