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English to English adjective satellite
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characterized by oppressive heat and humidity |  | Example: the summer was sultry and oppressive
the stifling atmosphere
the sulfurous atmosphere preceding a thunderstorm
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noun
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forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority | | Example: the suppression of heresy
the quelling of the rebellion
the stifling of all dissent
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