stifling Meaning & Definition
What Does Stifling Mean?
Stifling is an adjective that means That stifles. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of stifle. As a noun, it means The act by which something is stifled.
Stifling in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈstaɪflɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | sultry, hot and sulfurous |
| Plural | stiflings |
| Comparative / superlative | more stifling, most stifling |
Stifling Definition (Adjective)
- That stifles.
The heat was stifling; it seemed hard to breathe and the exertion of rolling over on the bed seemed too much.
Stifling as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of stifle
Stifling as a Noun
- The act by which something is stifled.
Verb
- To interrupt or cut off.
- To repress, keep in or hold back.
The army stifled the rebellion.
- To smother or suffocate.
The heat was stifling the children.
- To feel smothered etc.
The heat felt stifling.
- To die of suffocation.
Two firemen tragically stifled in yesterday's fire when trying to rescue an old lady from her bedroom.
- To treat a silkworm cocoon with steam as part of the process of silk production.
Synonyms of Stifling
Stifling synonyms and antonyms →Stifling in a Sentence
The heat was stifling; it seemed hard to breathe and the exertion of rolling over on the bed seemed too much.
The army stifled the rebellion.
The heat was stifling the children.
The heat felt stifling.
Two firemen tragically stifled in yesterday's fire when trying to rescue an old lady from her bedroom.
Word Forms & Grammar
stifling (comparative more stifling, superlative most stifling)
stifling
stifling (plural stiflings)
Words That Rhyme With Stifling
Questions People Ask About Stifling
Is stifling an adjective or a verb?
Stifling is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is another word for stifling?
Close synonyms of stifling are sultry, hot and sulfurous. See the full list of stifling synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of stifling?
The plural of stifling is stiflings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of stifling?
The comparative form is more stifling and the superlative form is most stifling.