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STIFLINGS Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word stiflings. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word stiflings. (close relations)
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crushing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

adjective satellite

• physically or spiritually devastating; often used in combination

constraining
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restricting the scope or freedom of action

oppressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• weighing heavily on the senses or spirit

• marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

overpowering
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• so strong as to be irresistible

overwhelming
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• so strong as to be irresistible

• very strong; urgently felt

repressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• restrictive of action

smothering
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

suffocating
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• causing difficulty in breathing especially through lack of fresh air and presence of heat

suppressive
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• tending to suppress

quelling
verbv
noun

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

sulfurous
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur

adjective satellite

• harsh or corrosive in tone

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

sulphurous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or related to or containing sulfur or derived from sulfur

adjective satellite

• harsh or corrosive in tone

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

sultry
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• sexually exciting or gratifying

• characterized by oppressive heat and humidity

suppression
nounn
noun

• the failure to develop some part or organ

• the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation

• forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

• (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires

Best Hypernyms For STIFLINGS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for stiflings, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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Alternatives for CRUSHING

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