Oppressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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oppressive
[ ษหprษsษชv ]
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.
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:
๐ต๐น opressor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฎเคจเคเคพเคฐเฅ (damankari)
๐ฉ๐ช unterdrรผckerisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ menindas
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฝััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ uciskajฤ cy
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๅง็ (yokuatsu-teki)
๐ซ๐ท oppressif
๐ช๐ธ opresivo
๐น๐ท baskฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ต์์ ์ธ (eog-apjeog-in)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุนู (qam'i)
๐จ๐ฟ utlaฤujรญcรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ utlรกฤajรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๅ่ฟซ็ (yฤpรฒ de)
๐ธ๐ฎ zatiralski
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrรกlรกtandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ าัััะผััะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แฉแแแแ แแก (chagvris)
๐ฆ๐ฟ zรผlmedici
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.