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Antonym of Breeze

A breeze refers to a gentle, light wind that provides a refreshing and pleasant atmosphere. However, the antonym of breeze would be associated with the absence or opposite qualities of such wind.

1. Stagnation

Sense: Lack of movement or flow

Example Sentence: The air was heavy with the scent of stillness, as if trapped in a bubble of stagnation.

2. Calm

Sense: Absence of wind or disturbance

Example Sentence: The leaves hung motionless in the calm air, evoking a sense of tranquility.

3. Dead air

Sense: Air lacking any perceptible movement or vitality

Example Sentence: The room was filled with an oppressive stillness, the dead air clinging to every surface.

4. Stifle

Sense: To suppress or prevent the natural flow or movement

Example Sentence: The heavy curtains stifled any semblance of a refreshing breeze, leaving the room stagnant.

5. Heatwave

Sense: A prolonged period of extremely hot weather with an absence of cooling winds

Example Sentence: The city sweltered under the intense heatwave, not a single breeze to offer relief.