oppressiveness

[US]/[ˈɒprɪsɪvnəs]/
[UK]/[əˈprɛsɪvnəs]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the state of being oppressive; severity of treatment.; an oppressive quality or manner.
adj.characterized by oppression; tyrannical.

Phrases & Collocations

oppressiveness of power

avoiding oppressiveness

showed oppressiveness

perceived oppressiveness

systemic oppressiveness

reducing oppressiveness

inherent oppressiveness

challenge oppressiveness

highlighting oppressiveness

due to oppressiveness

Example Sentences

the government's policies revealed a deep sense of oppressiveness towards minority groups.

we criticized the company for its culture of oppressiveness and intimidation.

the novel explores the themes of resilience in the face of oppressiveness.

the student protests were a direct response to the university's oppressiveness.

the legal system, despite reforms, still exhibited elements of oppressiveness.

the artist used their work to challenge the oppressiveness of the regime.

the historical context highlights the pervasive oppressiveness of the caste system.

the community rallied against the oppressiveness of the new zoning laws.

the court case exposed the systemic oppressiveness within the police force.

the author vividly portrays the daily oppressiveness experienced by the working class.

the campaign aimed to raise awareness about the subtle forms of oppressiveness.

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