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.
conformity
"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.
Some disadvantages of social control include the potential for abuse of power by those in authority, restriction of individual freedom and autonomy, and the perpetuation of inequality and discrimination within society. Additionally, social control can lead to conformity and stifling of creativity and innovation.
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To make it difficult to breath, such as--> The smog outside was stifling!
Antonyms for "stifling" include "refreshing," "invigorating," and "liberating." These words convey a sense of freedom, openness, and the absence of oppressive or suffocating conditions. While "stifling" suggests restriction and discomfort, its antonyms imply a revitalizing or uplifting experience.
No. It is an adjective, or a verb form (present participle).
Corrosion of Conformity was created in 1982.
Declaration of Conformity was created in 1996.