STIFLING Synonyms
There are 34 hypernyms of the word stifling. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STIFLING
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asphyxiate | verbv | |||||||
verb • deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing • impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of • be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen | ||||||||
suffocate | verbv | |||||||
verb • deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing • impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of • become stultified, suppressed, or stifled • suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of • be asphyxiated; die from lack of oxygen • feel uncomfortable for lack of fresh air • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake | ||||||||
choke | verbv | |||||||
noun • a coil of low resistance and high inductance used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate alternating current • a valve that controls the flow of air into the carburetor of a gasoline engine verb • breathe with great difficulty, as when experiencing a strong emotion • be too tight; rub or press • wring the neck of • constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake • fail to perform adequately due to tension or agitation • check or slow down the action or effect of • become or cause to become obstructed • impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of • become stultified, suppressed, or stifled • suppress the development, creativity, or imagination of • pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life • reduce the air supply • cause to retch or choke | ||||||||
dampen | verbv | |||||||
verb • suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity • make moist • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping • reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves) • make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible • check; keep in check (a fire) • lessen in force or effect | ||||||||
hinder | verbv | |||||||
adjective satellite • located at or near the back of an animal verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • put at a disadvantage | ||||||||
knee | nounn | |||||||
noun • hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella • joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee • the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee | ||||||||
muffle | verbv | |||||||
noun • a kiln with an inner chamber for firing things at a low temperature verb • suppress in order to conceal or hide • deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping | ||||||||
repress | verbv | |||||||
verb • put down by force or intimidation • impede or hinder the natural development or self-expression of • suppress in order to conceal or hide • put out of one's consciousness • block the action of | ||||||||
restrain | verbv | |||||||
verb • to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement • restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult • prevent (someone or something) from doing something • prevent the action or expression of | ||||||||
smother | verbv | |||||||
noun • a confused multitude of things • a stifling cloud of smoke verb • envelop completely • deprive of oxygen and prevent from breathing • suppress in order to conceal or hide • form an impenetrable cover over • deprive of the oxygen necessary for combustion | ||||||||
strangle | verbv | |||||||
verb • kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air • suppress in order to conceal or hide • die from strangulation • prevent the progress or free movement of • constrict (someone's) throat and keep from breathing • struggle for breath; have insufficient oxygen intake | ||||||||
suppress | verbv | |||||||
verb • bring under control by force or authority • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • consciously restrain from showing; of emotions, desires, impulses, or behavior • put out of one's consciousness • lessen to the point of stopping | ||||||||
throttle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air • reduce the air supply |