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1. www.oed.com › dictionary › stifling_n1stifling, n.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   The earliest known use of the noun stifling is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for stifling is from 1548, in the writing of William Patten, author. stifling is formed within English, by derivation.

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   OED's earliest evidence for stifled is from 1562, in the writing of Thomas Cooper, theologian and bishop of Winchester. stifled is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: stifle v.1, ‑ed suffix1.

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   The meaning of STIFLE is to withhold from circulation or expression. How to use stifle in a sentence.

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   Jul 22, 2022 · One of the meanings of stifling in a Google search was "feel oppressed." (of heat, air, or a room) very hot and causing difficulties in breathing; suffocating. ‘stifling heat’

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   Sep 8, 2024 · stifling (comparative more stifling, superlative most stifling) That stifles. The heat was stifling; it seemed hard to breathe and the exertion of rolling over on the bed seemed too much. The oppression of the cabin was , and Evelyn had left her; she could not bear his absence, and she followed him. stifling (plural stiflings)

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSTIFLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   STIFLING definition: 1. extremely hot and unpleasant: 2. preventing something from happening: 3. extremely hot and…. Learn more.

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   What does stifling mean?

   • stifling ( comparative more stifling, superlative most stifling) That stifles . The heat was stifling; it seemed hard to breathe and the exertion of rolling over on the bed seemed too much. stifling stifling (plural stiflings) The act by which something is stifled.

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   When was stifled first used?

   • The earliest known use of the adjective stifled is in the mid 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for stifled is from 1562, in the writing of Thomas Cooper, theologian and bishop of Winchester. stifled is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: stifle v.1, ‑ed suffix1.

   stifled, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does trying to stifle mean?

   • : the joint next above the hock in the hind leg of a quadruped (such as a horse or dog) corresponding to the human knee see horse illustration Verb trying to stifle a cry I had to stifle the desire to yell “Stop!”. Students at the school are stifled by the pressure to score high on tests.

   Stifle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   What does trying to stifle a cry mean?

   • Verb trying to stifle a cry I had to stifle the desire to yell “Stop!”. Students at the school are stifled by the pressure to score high on tests. These examples are automatically compiled from online sources to illustrate current usage. Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.

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   How many people were crammed into the stifling room?

   • Several hundred people were crammed into the stifling room. hot It's so hot outside! scorching We're due for another scorching summer day. blistering We've had blistering heat this week. sweltering She won the race despite the sweltering heat. Summers in Virginia have always had stifling humidity. What is the pronunciation of stifling?

   STIFLING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryAll resources related to 'stifling' - Collins Online Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "STIFLING": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.