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Oppressively: meaning, definitions and examples

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oppressively

 

[ əˈpresɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

used in a negative context

In an oppressive manner; in a way that is harsh, cruel, or unjust.

Synonyms

cruelly, harshly, heavily, unjustly

Examples of usage

  • She stared at him oppressively, making him feel uncomfortable.
  • The heat bore down oppressively on the workers in the field.
  • The silence in the room was oppressively heavy.
  • The dictator ruled oppressively, crushing any dissent.
  • The dark clouds hung oppressively in the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "oppressively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 opressivamente

🇮🇳 दमनकारी ढंग से

🇩🇪 drückend

🇮🇩 secara menindas

🇺🇦 гнітюче

🇵🇱 uciążliwie

🇯🇵 過酷に

🇫🇷 oppressivement

🇪🇸 opresivamente

🇹🇷 baskıcı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 억압적으로

🇸🇦 بشكل قمعي

🇨🇿 utlačovatelsky

🇸🇰 utláčajúco

🇨🇳 压迫性地

🇸🇮 zatiralsko

🇮🇸 þrálátandi

🇰🇿 қысымшылықпен

🇬🇪 დამთრგუნველად

🇦🇿 zülmkarcasına

🇲🇽 opresivamente

Word origin

The word 'oppressively' is derived from the verb 'oppress', which comes from the Latin word 'opprimere', meaning 'to press down'. The concept of oppression has been present throughout history, where individuals or groups have been subjected to harsh and unjust treatment. Oppression can take many forms, including political, social, and economic. Understanding the impact of oppression is crucial in working towards a more just and equitable society.

See also: oppressed, oppression, oppressive, oppressor.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,735 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.