stifled Antonyms

Meaning of stifled

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stifled (s)

held in check with difficulty

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held in check with difficulty

hidden,suppressed, silenced, repressed, backstage, offstage, restricted, offscreen,closeted, personal

professed, proclaimed, professed, common, proclaimed, common, public, public, open,open

The oppressive heat stifled the city, making it unbearable to venture outside.

Emily's voice was stifled by tears, preventing her from expressing her true feelings.

The government's censorship stifled free speech, creating a climate of fear and self-censorship.

The heavy blanket stifled her breathing, causing her to wake up in a cold sweat.