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suffocating
adjective
: very unpleasant or uncomfortable because there is not enough fresh air
—used to describe something that makes it difficult to act freely
—used to describe something that makes you very uncomfortable
Full Definition of SUFFOCATING
: tending or serving to suffocate or overpower : overwhelming
— suf·fo·cat·ing·ly adverb
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