oppressive

Meanings

• Adjective

  Exerting unfair or unnecessarily harsh control or influence over someone or something.

  - "The oppressive regime silenced all dissenting voices."
  - "The oppressive weather conditions made it impossible to work outside."

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Synonyms

close , humid

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oppressive
suppressive , progressive , impressive

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Variants

List of all variants of oppressive that leads to same result
oppressive , oppressively , oppressiveness , oppressivenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'oppressus', past participle of 'opprimere' meaning 'to press upon' or 'to oppress'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oppressive' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In mathematics, an oppressive number is a number that has more divisors than any number smaller than it.

3. The term 'oppressive' has been used to describe various forms of power and control throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern-day societies.

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Related Concepts

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1. oppression: A systemic power imbalance that maintains social inequality and injustice, often through the use of force, coercion, or discrimination.

2. dictatorship: A form of government in which a single person or group holds total power and control, often characterized by oppressive policies and practices.

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Culture

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The term 'oppressive' has been used extensively in literature and history to describe various forms of power and control, such as political oppression, social oppression, and psychological oppression. It has been a central theme in numerous works of art, music, and film, often highlighting the struggles of individuals or groups against oppressive systems.

How to Memorize "oppressive"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a heavy weight pressing down on someone or something, symbolizing the unfair control and influence of the oppressive.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oppressive' with words like 'unfair', 'harsh', and 'unjust'. Remember that it describes a situation or person exerting undue control or influence.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Oppressive is when someone presses too hard and is unjust' to help remember the definition.

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