stifling

• Beschreibt eine Atmosphäre oder Situation, die extrem heiß, schwül oder bedrückend ist und das Atmen oder das Gefühl von Freiheit erschwert.

Describes an atmosphere or situation that is extremely hot, stuffy, or oppressive, making it difficult to breathe or feel free.

1. Oppressively hot and humidB2formal

   Characterized by extreme heat and lack of fresh air, making it difficult to breathe or feel comfortable.

   Schwül

   • The stifling heat of the desert made travel nearly impossible.
   • The room was stifling, with no windows open and the air thick and heavy.
   • They escaped the stifling summer afternoon by going to the air-conditioned mall.

   Synonymeairlesscloseheavymuggyoppressivesteamysuffocatingsultrysweltering

   Antonymeairybreezycoolfreshventilated

2. Restrictive or suffocatingB2formal

   Causing a feeling of being restricted, suppressed, or unable to act freely.

   Erstickend

   • The company's stifling bureaucracy prevented any innovation.
   • She felt the relationship was becoming stifling and needed space.
   • The political regime was known for its stifling control over the media.

   Synonymeairlesschokingcloseconstrictingoppressiverepressiverestrictivesmotheringsuffocatingsuppressive

   Antonymeairyfreeingrefreshing

• Substantiv, das das gewaltsame oder autoritäre Unterdrücken, Ersticken oder Verhindern von etwas bezeichnet, z. B. von Gefühlen, Meinungen oder Entwicklungen.

A noun referring to the act of forcefully preventing something or suppressing it by power or authority.

unzählbar

1. Suppression or QuellingC1formal

   The act of forcefully preventing something from happening or continuing, often by using power or authority.

   Unterdrückung

   • The stifling of dissent led to widespread protests.
   • The government's stifling of free speech was condemned internationally.
   • The stifling of innovation can harm a company's growth.

   Synonymecurbingextinguishingquellingrepressionsmotheringsuppression

   Antonymeencouragementfacilitationfosteringpromotionsupport

• Deutsches Verb, das bedeutet, etwas wie ein Gefühl, einen Laut oder eine Handlung zu unterdrücken, zurückzuhalten oder zu ersticken; auch im Sinne von jemanden am freien Handeln hindern oder etwas gewaltsam beenden.

A verb used to indicate the act of suppressing, restraining, or holding back something, such as a feeling, sound, or action.

1. Conceal or hideB2formal

   To keep something secret or prevent it from being known.

   Unterdrücken

   • She tried to stifle her true feelings about the decision.
   • The government attempted to stifle the scandal.
   • He could not stifle his laughter during the serious meeting.

   Synonymecover uphush upmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchsuppress

   Antonymedisclosedivulgeexposereveal

2. Smother or suppressB2formal

   To prevent something from developing, continuing, or being expressed.

   Unterdrücken oder Ersticken

   • The new regulations could stifle innovation in the industry.
   • She stifled a yawn during the long lecture.
   • He tried to stifle his anger and remain calm.

   Synonymecheckchokecurbdampendeadenextinguishinhibitmufflequashquellrepressrestrainsilencesmotherstranglesuppress

   Antonymeencouragefacilitatefosterpromotesupport

3. Impair respirationB2formal

   To make it difficult for someone to breathe; to obstruct the airway.

   Atmung behindern

   • The thick smoke stifled the firefighters.
   • The tight collar was stifling him.
   • The heat and humidity stifled the runners.

   Synonymeasphyxiatechokesmotherstranglesuffocate

4. Die from lack of oxygenC1formal

   To be asphyxiated or suffocate due to lack of air.

   Ersticken

   • The miners stifled in the collapsed tunnel.
   • Without proper ventilation, one can stifle in a sealed room.
   • The animal stifled under the heavy debris.

   Synonymeasphyxiatechokesuffocate