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sufocante

[su-fo-KAN-te]
adjectivemasculine/feminine (invariable)pl: sufocantes
suffocating
1. Causing difficulty in breathing; stifling or oppressive
The heat in the room was sufocante.
O calor no quarto era sufocante.
2. Overwhelming or oppressive in an emotional or psychological sense
The atmosphere at the meeting felt sufocante.
A atmosfera da reunião era sufocante.
3. Restricting movement or freedom; constricting
The tight collar was sufocante.
O colarinho apertado era sufocante.
NYC Slang
choking; stifling
Synonyms
asfixianteopressivoabafadoangustianteperturbador
Antonyms
respirávellibertadorconfortáveltranquilizador

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sufocante
Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
sufocante
Standard usage, often describing oppressive weather or situations
Portugal
sufocante
Standard usage; may also use 'asfixiante' as alternative

Related Idioms & Phrases

atmosfera sufocante - suffocating atmosphere
calor sufocante - stifling heat
sensação sufocante - suffocating feeling
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