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suffocating / stifling

adjectivegeneral usecommon/sufuˈkɐ̃tɨ/su·fo·can·te

Definition

Causing a sensation of suffocation, breathlessness, or oppression; extremely hot, dense, or oppressive.

“The heat inside the car was suffocating.”

“The atmosphere in the room was stifling due to the tension.”

stifling heatsuffocating atmosphereoppressive pressure