English dictionary
Hint: With the Firefox addon you can search this dictionary from the browsers search field.
English adjective: oppressive | |||
| 1. | oppressive weighing heavily on the senses or spirit | ||
| Samples | The atmosphere was oppressive. Oppressive sorrows. | ||
| Similar | heavy | ||
| Antonyms | light | ||
| 2. | oppressive marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior | ||
| Samples | The oppressive government. Oppressive laws. A tyrannical parent. Tyrannous disregard of human rights. | ||
| Synonyms | tyrannical, tyrannous | ||
| Similar | domineering | ||
| Antonyms | submissive | ||
Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk