stifling

• Qualifie une atmosphère ou une situation extrêmement chaude et étouffante qui rend la respiration difficile, ou une ambiance oppressante qui prive de liberté et pèse moralement.

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.

   Étouffant (chaleur humide)

   • 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.

   Synonymesairlesscloseheavymuggyoppressivesteamysuffocatingsultrysweltering

   Antonymesairybreezycoolfreshventilated

2. Restrictive or suffocatingB2formal

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

   étouffant, oppressant

   • 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.

   Synonymesairlesschokingcloseconstrictingoppressiverepressiverestrictivesmotheringsuffocatingsuppressive

   Antonymesairyfreeingrefreshing

• Nom désignant l'action d'empêcher ou de réprimer quelque chose par la force ou l'autorité, ou de supprimer une manifestation, une émotion ou un processus.

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

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1. Suppression or QuellingC1formal

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

   répression

   • 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.

   Synonymescurbingextinguishingquellingrepressionsmotheringsuppression

   Antonymesencouragementfacilitationfosteringpromotionsupport

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de réprimer, contenir ou retenir quelque chose, comme un sentiment, un son ou une action ; également, étouffer ou empêcher de se manifester.

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.

   Dissimuler, cacher

   • 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.

   Synonymescover uphush upmufflequashrepresssmothersquelchsuppress

   Antonymesdisclosedivulgeexposereveal

2. Smother or suppressB2formal

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

   Réprimer, étouffer

   • 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.

   Synonymescheckchokecurbdampendeadenextinguishinhibitmufflequashquellrepressrestrainsilencesmotherstranglesuppress

   Antonymesencouragefacilitatefosterpromotesupport

3. Impair respirationB2formal

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

   Étouffer (entraver la respiration)

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

   Synonymesasphyxiatechokesmotherstranglesuffocate

4. Die from lack of oxygenC1formal

   To be asphyxiated or suffocate due to lack of air.

   Étouffer, suffoquer (par manque d'air)

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

   Synonymesasphyxiatechokesuffocate