stifling

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈstaɪflɪŋ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(stī′fling)

From the verb stifle: (⇒ conjugate)
stifling is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections
v pres p

stifle
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Sense: Verb: suffocate
Synonyms:
suffocate, smother Collocations, strangle, choke Collocations, asphyxiate
Sense: Verb: hold in tears, laughter, etc.
Synonyms:
hold in, hold back, suppress Collocations, repress, choke back, swallow Collocations, fight back, bottle up (informal), contain Collocations, muffle, keep down
Sense: Verb: hinder
Synonyms:
hinder Collocations, hold back, hamper Collocations, constrain Collocations, impede Collocations, prevent Collocations, restrain Collocations, inhibit, curb Collocations, check Collocations, gag Collocations, restrict Collocations, repress, keep sth in check, muzzle Collocations, censor
Sense: Verb: muffle sound
Synonyms:
muffle, dampen Collocations, mute, damp Collocations, stop Collocations, quiet Collocations, quieten (UK), soften


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