stifling

language: ru

definitions

  1. adjective
    causing or feeling as if one cannot breathe; oppressive; extremely hot
    ru: душащий; давящий
  2. verb
    to suppress or restrain; to prevent free movement or expression
    ru: подавлять; душить

examples

  1. stifling heat

    душащая жара

  2. stifle laughter

    подавлять смех