Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Oppressive.
Oppressive - as an adjective satellite
Weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
Example: "The atmosphere was oppressive"
Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
Example: "The oppressive government"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tyrannical15tyrannous12Oppressive - as an adjective
Burdensome or difficult to bear.
Example: "The oppressive tax laws made it difficult to start a small company."
Tyrannical or exercising unjust power.
Example: "The oppressive land-owners kept a grip on the labourers."
Weighing heavily on the spirit; intense, or overwhelming
Example: "Will the oppressive heat of summer never end?"
Hot and humid of the weather.
Example Sentences
"The authoritarian regime imposes oppressive laws on its citizens."
"The sweltering heat made the weather feel oppressive."
"She couldn't breathe in the oppressive atmosphere of the crowded room."
"The oppressive weight of the workload drained him of energy."
"Living under an oppressive government can be incredibly challenging."
Word Game Points
Is OPPRESSIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, oppressive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OPPRESSIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.
Is OPPRESSIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, oppressive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOPPRESSIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is OPPRESSIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, oppressive is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOPPRESSIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
