Stifling and Smother

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Stifling adjective - Lacking fresh air.

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Smother is a synonym for stifling. In some cases you can use "Smother" instead a verb "Stifling".

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Smother verb - To be or cause to be killed by lack of breathable air.

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Stifling is a synonym for smother. Sometimes you can replace term "Stifling" with "Smother", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: smothered, smothering, smothery

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