oppressive
adjectiveHow many syllables in oppressive?
There are 3 syllables in the word oppressive.Divide oppressive into syllables:
op · pres · sive
How to pronounce oppressive:
Definition of oppressive:
- oppressive (adjective):
- cruel, harsh, or tyrannical
- unreasonably burdensome or severe
- weighing heavily on the senses or spirit.
Synonyms for oppressive:
bleakinhumanroughauthoritarianinhospitableoverbearingtyrannoussearingforbiddingtoughShow 15 more
Antonyms for oppressive:
accommodatingconsiderateapproachabletenderheartedgenialliberalbenevolenteven-temperedsweetcomplaisantShow 15 more
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