Oppressive means done in a way that stifles, that prevents free or open action. Applied to societies, it means that a ruler, group, government, or authority acts to control, dominate, or limit some or all of the people.
It can also be applied to conditions, notably the "oppressive heat and humidity" of some tropical climates. By making people less comfortable, it discourages them, especially since physical activity increases body temperature while the body is already taxed trying to cool itself.
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The word "constrict" is based on a Latin root meaning to suffocate or squeeze.
"Manlulupig" is a Filipino term that means "oppressor" or "bully." It refers to someone who uses their power or authority to oppress or mistreat others.
Do not oppress the poor. How did the king oppress the farmers?
The rules were oppressive, and the people were becoming hostile.
The verb form of oppression is oppress.Other verbs are oppress, oppressing and oppressed."I will oppress our enemies"."She is oppressing us"."They have been oppressed by their leader".
The noun forms of the verb to oppress are oppressor, oppression, and the gerund, oppressing.
The synonyms of oppress include suppress, subjugate, and persecute.
The new laws were meant to oppress citizens and dissaude protest.
Oppress in Hebrew is "Deeka". It is spelled דיכא. Another option is "Yee'ser" - ייסר.
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In the same way as the perfect made enemy of the good will always oppress reason.