Oppressive Sentences
Oppressive refers to something harsh, burdensome, or unfairly overpowering. e.g., The oppressive heat made it difficult to go outside.
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Oppressive Sentences
He felt trapped in an oppressive relationship.
The oppressive regime silenced all its critics.
They rallied against the oppressive policies of the government.
The humidity today is downright oppressive.
They lived under an oppressive dictatorship for years.
The oppressive rules at the school stifled creativity.
We stayed indoors during the oppressive summer months.
The weight of the decision felt oppressive.
People protested in the streets against oppressive laws.
The oppressive silence in the room was unsettling.
The oppressive workload left her exhausted every day.
She found the atmosphere at the meeting oppressive.
It's hard to breathe in this oppressive weather.
The oppressive clouds promised a heavy rain.
The oppressive regulations stifled small businesses.
They sought refuge from the oppressive conditions of their homeland.
The mountains cast an oppressive shadow over the village.
The oppressive darkness of the cave was daunting.
Workers revolted against the oppressive conditions in the factory.
The novel describes a future with an oppressive government.
The city was experiencing an oppressive heatwave.
She wore a hat to protect herself from the oppressive sun.
The oppressive nature of the job caused high turnover.
Students felt that the new rules were overly oppressive.
The oppressive weight of guilt consumed him.
The oppressive noise from the construction site was a constant annoyance.
The oppressive scent of the flowers overwhelmed the room.
She felt oppressed by the oppressive expectations of society.
His oppressive manner made everyone uncomfortable.
The oppressive system was designed to keep people in line.
Living under such oppressive conditions takes a toll on one's mental health.
They migrated to escape the oppressive climate of their homeland.
The oppressive weight of the backpack slowed him down.
The desert can be oppressively hot during the day.
The oppressive management style caused resentment among employees.
The oppressive atmosphere was thick with tension.
The oppressive system was hard to navigate.
The oppressive humidity made everyone sticky and uncomfortable.
The oppressive reputation of the school deterred many applicants.
The oppressive tax system burdened the middle class.
The oppressive office culture was a source of stress for many.
He struggled to see through the oppressive fog.
The oppressive regime lasted for a decade.
She struggled to find her voice in the oppressive environment.
The oppressive rules were eventually lifted after protests.
She longed for freedom from her oppressive circumstances.
The oppressive fog made driving conditions dangerous.
An oppressive cloud of sadness hung over him.
The oppressive rules of the club deterred many from joining.
The oppressive ceiling seemed to be closing in.
Oppressive Definitions
Overwhelming or hard to endure.
The oppressive humidity made the day unbearable.
Restricting freedom or rights.
The oppressive laws limited freedom of speech.
Weighing heavily on the mind or spirits.
The news of the tragedy had an oppressive effect on her mood.
Exerting pressure or force in a burdensome way.
The oppressive weight of the backpack strained his shoulders.
Causing discomfort by being intense or pervasive.
The oppressive smell in the room was nauseating.
Relating to severe and unjust exercise of power.
The oppressive ruler was overthrown by the people.
Oppressive Idioms & Phrases
Under an oppressive thumb
Living under strict or controlling circumstances.
He felt like he was living under an oppressive thumb at his new job.
Weather the oppressive storm
Endure a tough or challenging situation.
She had to weather the oppressive storm of criticism after the announcement.
Break free from oppressive chains
Overcoming restrictive circumstances or challenges.
The nation managed to break free from oppressive chains after years of protest.
Oppressive grip of fate
Being under unfortunate circumstances that seem inescapable.
The villagers were caught in the oppressive grip of fate during the drought.
Withstand the oppressive tide
To stand firm against overwhelming odds or pressures.
The small village managed to withstand the oppressive tide of invaders.
Tackle the oppressive beast
Confronting and dealing with a challenging issue.
The community united to tackle the oppressive beast of inequality.
Escape the oppressive cage
To find relief from a burdensome situation.
Moving to the countryside felt like an escape from the oppressive cage of city life.
In the oppressive shadows
Living or existing in an overshadowed or suppressed state.
Many artists feel like they're in the oppressive shadows of more famous counterparts.
Breathe in the oppressive air
To sense tension or unease in an environment.
As the meeting began, everyone could breathe in the oppressive air of tension.
Feel the oppressive weight
Experience the heavy burden of something.
She could feel the oppressive weight of expectations on her shoulders.
Oppressive walls closing in
A feeling of being trapped or overwhelmed.
In his tiny office, he felt the oppressive walls closing in on him.
Lift the oppressive veil
To bring relief or clarity to a previously burdensome situation.
The new policy seemed to lift the oppressive veil that had been hanging over employees.
Push through the oppressive barrier
To persevere despite challenging circumstances.
She managed to push through the oppressive barrier of self-doubt to achieve her goals.
Bearing the oppressive load
Enduring a heavy burden, either mentally or physically.
After his father's passing, John found himself bearing the oppressive load of family responsibilities.
Oppressive blanket of silence
A heavy, stifling silence that feels burdensome.
After the argument, the room was covered with an oppressive blanket of silence.
Caught in the oppressive web
Being trapped in a difficult or restrictive situation.
He felt caught in the oppressive web of bureaucracy.
Oppressive cloud of doubt
A pervasive feeling of uncertainty or skepticism.
An oppressive cloud of doubt hung over the team after several losses.
Stifled by the oppressive grip
Being restricted or limited by a forceful presence.
The innovative ideas of the team were often stifled by the oppressive grip of old traditions.
Oppressive cloak of darkness
A feeling or period of sadness, depression, or negativity.
After the breakup, he was under the oppressive cloak of darkness for weeks.
Under the oppressive heel
Being controlled or dominated by someone or something.
The citizens felt like they were living under the oppressive heel of the dictator.
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What is the pronunciation of oppressive?
uh-PRESS-iv.
Which vowel is used before oppressive?
The vowel "o" is used before oppressive.
What is the verb form of oppressive?
Oppress.
What part of speech is oppressive?
Oppressive is an adjective.
What is the root word of oppressive?
Oppress.
How many syllables are in oppressive?
There are three syllables in oppressive.
What is a stressed syllable in oppressive?
The second syllable "pres" is stressed in oppressive.
What is the second form of oppressive?
Oppressed (used as a past tense verb or adjective).
Why is it called oppressive?
It's called oppressive because it describes situations, systems, or conditions that unduly burden or exert force on something or someone.
How do we divide oppressive into syllables?
Op-pres-sive.
What is the first form of oppressive?
Oppressive itself is the adjective form. The verb form is "oppress."
Which conjunction is used with oppressive?
Any conjunction can be used with oppressive as long as it fits the context, such as "and," "but," "or," etc.
Is oppressive a vowel or consonant?
Oppressive is a word made up of both vowels and consonants.
What is another term for oppressive?
Another term for oppressive is "burdensome."
What is the opposite of oppressive?
The opposite of oppressive is "liberating."
What is the singular form of oppressive?
Oppressive itself is in the singular form.
Is oppressive a noun or adjective?
Oppressive is an adjective.
Is oppressive an abstract noun?
No, oppressive is an adjective. However, "oppression" (the noun form) can be considered an abstract noun.
Is oppressive a countable noun?
Oppressive is not a noun; it's an adjective.
Is the oppressive term a metaphor?
On its own, oppressive is not a metaphor, but it can be used metaphorically in certain contexts.
Which determiner is used with oppressive?
Determiners like "an," "the," and "some" can be used with oppressive.
How is oppressive used in a sentence?
Oppressive is used as an adjective to describe something that is harsh, burdensome, or overwhelming, e.g., "The oppressive heat made the day difficult."
Is the word oppressive Gerund?
No, oppressive is not a gerund.
Is the word “oppressive” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Oppressive is an adjective, so it doesn't function as a direct or indirect object. However, in a sentence, the noun it describes can be a direct or indirect object.
What is the third form of oppressive?
Oppressed (used as a past participle).
What is the plural form of oppressive?
The word oppressive doesn't have a conventional plural form since it's an adjective. However, you can refer to "oppressive conditions" or "oppressive regimes" in a plural context.
Which preposition is used with oppressive?
Depending on context, prepositions like "under," "in," and "by" can be used with oppressive.
Which article is used with oppressive?
Both definite ("the") and indefinite ("an") articles can be used with oppressive depending on context.
Is oppressive a collective noun?
No, oppressive is not a collective noun.
Is the word oppressive is imperative?
No, oppressive is not imperative; it's an adjective.
Is oppressive an adverb?
No, oppressive is not an adverb.
Is oppressive a negative or positive word?
Oppressive is generally considered a negative word.
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