quelling vs stifling
stifling vs quellingquelling and stifling both are nouns.
quelling is not an adjective while stifling is an adjective.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| quelling | Yes | No | No | No |
| stifling | Yes | Yes | No | No |
As nouns,
quelling and stifling
are synonyms defined as:
- quelling and stifling: forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
Other synonyms of quelling include
crushing, suppression.
| quelling (noun) | stifling (noun) |
|---|---|
| forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority | forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority |
| quelling (adjective) | stifling (adjective) |
|---|---|
| characterized by oppressive heat and humidity |
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