smothering

The smothering heat of the summer made it hard to breathe.

She felt like she was smothering under the weight of her responsibilities.

The room was filled with a smothering silence.

He had a smothering hold on her, not allowing her any freedom.

The smothering love of her mother sometimes felt suffocating.

The smothering smoke from the fire made it difficult to see.

She felt a smothering sense of guilt for what had happened.

The smothering embrace of the heavy blanket kept her warm all night.

He couldn't stand the smothering atmosphere of the crowded room.

The smothering control of the strict rules made the employees feel oppressed.