suffocating / stifling
adjective/sufuˈkɐ̃tɨ/medium
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.
Common collocations
stifling heatsuffocating atmosphereoppressive pressure
Etymology
Derivação do verbo 'sufocar' + sufixo '-ante'.