stifling
nounadjective
8 letters2 syllables12 points in Scrabble®15 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
1
ADJECTIVEForceful prevention; putting down by power or authority.
“the stifling of all dissent”
1
Characterized by oppressive heat and humidity.
“the stifling atmosphere”
WORD FORMS
Related formstifle
GAME SCORES
Scrabble®12 points
Words With Friends®15 points
Double word24 points
Triple word36 points
GOOD TO KNOW
Pig Latiniflingstay
Starts & ends withS … G
Syllablessti · fling
SYNONYMS & RELATED8
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