Oppressively: meaning, definitions and examples
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oppressively
[ əˈpresɪvli ]
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.