Oppressive: meaning, definitions and examples

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oppressive

 

[ ษ™หˆprษ›sษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in a social context

Unjustly inflicting hardship and constraint, especially on a minority or other subordinate group.

Synonyms

authoritarian, domineering, repressive, tyrannical

Examples of usage

  • The oppressive regime cracked down on dissenting voices in the country.
  • The oppressive laws discriminated against marginalized communities.
Context #2 | Adjective

in a personal context

Weighing heavily on the mind or spirits; causing depression or discomfort.

Synonyms

burdensome, crushing, overbearing, overwhelming

Examples of usage

  • The oppressive feeling of loneliness engulfed her.
  • The oppressive silence in the room made him anxious.

Translations

Translations of the word "oppressive" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น opressor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฎเคจเค•เคพเคฐเฅ€ (damankari)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช unterdrรผckerisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menindas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฝั–ั‚ัŽั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uciskajฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ‘ๅœง็š„ (yokuatsu-teki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท oppressif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ opresivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baskฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ต์••์ ์ธ (eog-apjeog-in)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู…ุนูŠ (qam'i)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ utlaฤujรญcรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ utlรกฤajรบci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŽ‹่ฟซ็š„ (yฤpรฒ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatiralski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrรกlรกtandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ั‹ัั‹ะผัˆั‹ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒ แƒ˜แƒก (chagvris)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรผlmedici

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ opresivo

Etymology

The word 'oppressive' originated from the Latin word 'oppressivus', which means 'to press down'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century. The concept of oppression has been prevalent throughout history, with various societies experiencing forms of oppressive systems. The term has been commonly used to describe unjust and harsh treatment imposed on individuals or groups, highlighting the importance of addressing and combating oppression in all its forms.

See also: oppressed, oppression, oppressively, oppressor.

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