Everyone around you does the same things, wears the same things, eats the same things, talks about the same things and thinks the same things. They do not expect to encounter anyone who does, wears, eats, talks about or thinks anything different. The strongest pressures are brought to bear on such a person to conform, to be exactly the same as everyone else. For some people, the psychological effect of this is like being smothered.
negative
In Fahrenheit 451, human institutions such as mass media, censorship, consumerism, and conformity are criticized for their role in promoting ignorance, suppressing critical thinking, and stifling individuality. Bradbury uses these institutions to highlight the dangers of a society that values entertainment and conformity over intellectual thought and personal autonomy.
"The complexities of starting a new company is stifling innovation"
The word stifling is a present participle verb, an adjective, and a verbal noun (gerund). Examples: Verb: My manager is stifling my career as a musician. Adjective: It is stifling hot today. Noun: Stifling will not be tolerated, each student must be allowed to speak freely.
conformity
"Cyfling" does not appear to be a commonly recognized word in the English language. It's possible that it may be a misspelling or regional variation of a different word.
In the Summer.
The dictionary meaning of stifling is to cause difficulty in breathing or to suffocate. It can also mean to suppress or restrain something, such as emotions or creativity.
When someone is stifling you, it means they are inhibiting or restricting your actions, thoughts, or freedom in some way. This can manifest as controlling behavior, lack of support for your personal growth, or not allowing you to express yourself freely.
Suffocating.
Corrosion of Conformity was created in 1982.
Declaration of Conformity was created in 1996.