Stifling (Noun)
Meaning
Forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority; "the suppression of heresy"; "the quelling of the rebellion"; "the stifling of all dissent".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The government's stifling of opposition voices was widely condemned by international human rights organizations.
- The stifling of dissent within the organization led to a toxic work environment and a decline in morale.
- Historians argue that the stifling of intellectual freedom during the regime led to a stagnation of scientific progress.
- The stifling of the student protest movement by university administrators sparked outrage among students and faculty.
- The stifling of criticism and opposing viewpoints within the government resulted in a lack of accountability and poor decision-making.